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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 10:28 AM
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As others have pointed out, backflush the core and check the plenum. Vehicle HVAC systems are susceptible to debris building up and causing blockages. Pinholes in the heater core can also be causing problems as they allow coolant to seep out without the telltale sign of a large puddle while allowing air into the system.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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I can hear the motor going when I turn it on so what else could it be
 
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Old Nov 13, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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The motor will turn but the coupling to the baffle may be junk. Reach up in where the motor went and see if you can manually move the baffle. Might be time for Heatertreater.com
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 12:40 AM
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+1 for heatertreater.com
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 01:53 PM
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R u talking about the blender door?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by David Clauder
R u talking about the blender door?

Yup. There is a coupler between the little motor, and the axle that the door is mounted to. That little feller likes to crack, so you don't get full travel on the door, so neither the heat, nor the a/c work as well as they should.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 03:00 PM
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Baffle, blend door. Aach! They both start with "B."
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 06:54 PM
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The AC blows real good and cold just not the heater but I'll check that out next
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 06:57 PM
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I've seen in a video where they were troubleshooting a heater not blow in and they said if u move the temp dial from hot to cold fast enough u can hear the blender door slapping the wall. Would that be the same case in the truck?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by David Clauder
I've seen in a video where they were troubleshooting a heater not blow in and they said if u move the temp dial from hot to cold fast enough u can hear the blender door slapping the wall. Would that be the same case in the truck?
Only if it was cable actuated... The motor will go the same slow speed regardless
 
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