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2004 2.7 When idling below 1k, heat is cold.

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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 10:46 PM
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Default 2004 2.7 When idling below 1k, heat is cold.

Like title says I have a 2004 2.7l v6 with 133k on it. It is cold out now here in MN, when I use the auto start, the heat doesn't get warm because it is idling at or below 1k. when sitting in it running it does the same. If i rev it up the heat kicks in right away. Any Ideas as to what it may be? Heater core? Radiator flush?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 04:11 PM
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that would be my guess clogged heater core ,hose or radiator, possibly weak water pump ,the heater core is a 6 or 7 hour job ,if you can get hoses off might be able to run from a garden hose thru hoses,
 
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Old Feb 6, 2016 | 12:44 AM
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Update: opened radiator overflow cap for five minutes while running, noticed was low on coolant, added to full cold and Voila...I have good heat again!
 
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