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fr8erdawg
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Nov 16, 2009, 1:27 PM
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Just replaced heater core on 99 merc grand marq due to leakage now i have no heat. blower works fine in all positions just blows cool air. a/c works normal. tried swapping heater core hoses just in case but no help.
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Hammer Time
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Nov 16, 2009, 1:53 PM
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With the engine at full operating temp, locate the 2 heater hoses where they go into the firewall and feel them to see if they are both hot to the touch.
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fr8erdawg
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Nov 16, 2009, 2:07 PM
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both hoses are hot
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Hammer Time
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Nov 16, 2009, 2:10 PM
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In that case you problems are not coolant related.
The heat in that vehicle is controlled by a blend door that regulates heated air flow. it is operated by an electric motor/actuator. The problem can be that the actuator is stripped or inoperative or the door itself could be damaged. This is what needs to be determined by examining the actuator and see if it is responding to heat change commands or not.
Chances are they assembled the box incorrectly and the door is jammed or broken which means it all has to come apart again.
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way2old
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Nov 16, 2009, 5:14 PM
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Or, hopefully, it was not plugged in. Lots easier.
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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fr8erdawg
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Nov 17, 2009, 8:28 AM
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Thanks for the help. You were right the blend door actuautor does not move. When I disconnect the electric actuator I can manually move the door and get hot air. Thank goodness I did not have to remove the whole box again just the actuator. The dash is getting pretty easy to remove now that its been off several times. Again thanks for all your help.
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Hammer Time
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Nov 17, 2009, 8:46 AM
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No problem. Thanks for posting back.
Make sure the end of the pivot rod where the actuator connects is not damaged also.
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fr8erdawg
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:05 AM
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replaced actuator and still no movement. Mayby electrical wire broke? Door moves fine manually.
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Hammer Time
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:12 AM
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Did you actually look at the center of the actuator to see if it was turning.
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fr8erdawg
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:21 AM
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Yes. The arm does not move no matter what position the heat controller is put in.
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Hammer Time
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:32 AM
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I'm not talking about the arm. Take the actuator off and look at the center while moving the temp knob. It'd possible for the actuator to work but not move the door.
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fr8erdawg
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:36 AM
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Tried both. Holding the actuator with nothing connected except the connector it does not move no matter the heat position.
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Hammer Time
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:40 AM
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Check your fuses. You could have a bad control hear but it doesn't make sense for the situation. Make sure the control head is plugged in.
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fr8erdawg
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Nov 18, 2009, 11:54 AM
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Is there a fuse or something simple before I start tearing wire bundles apart?
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Hammer Time
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Nov 18, 2009, 12:19 PM
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There is no reason to tear wire bundles apart, Of course, check your fuses using a test light.
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