Why is my heat not blowing hot air in my car?

Why is my heat not blowing hot air in my car?

Faulty Heater Core The heater core looks (and works) similar to your car’s radiator — it’s made up of a series of narrow tubes and fins. Faulty heater cores and low or contaminated coolant levels often come hand in hand, and both issues may lead to your engine overheating and your heater not blowing hot air.

Why is the car heater blowing cold air?

A car heating system blowing cold air can be due to a faulty thermostat, low coolant fluid level, malfunctioning heater core, a leaking cooling system, or problems with heating controls and blend door.

Why is no heat coming out of the vent?

Airflow Problems When you turn the furnace on but no heat comes out, there may be an obstruction. Dirty air filters restrict airflow, which can make it feel like not much heated air is coming out of your vents. Check the furnace filter and replace it if its surface is covered with contaminants.

What are common reasons my Acura TL has heater problems?

What are common reasons my Acura TL has heater problems? While there are a variety of reasons your Acura TL heater is not working, the most common 3 are a broken heater blower motor, a problem with the thermostat, or a failed heater blower motor resistor.

Why does my car heater blow cold air instead of hot?

If your car heater blows cold air instead of hot air it might stuck vent or plugged up heater core. In order to make sure that the heater is warm we will use OBD scanner to read the real time coolant temperature.

Why does my Acura heater smell like engine coolant?

A failing heater core may cause the car’s interior to smell like engine coolant. The smell will become worse when the heater is turned on. The engine may also begin to run hotte…

What to do if your Ford Fusion heater is not working?

When the blower motor resistor fails, the air conditioner and heater may still work, but air may blow from the vents at only some of the fan speed settings. If the resistor isn…