No heat need help

[blueprotegelx]

I don't have any heat in the car I replaced the thermostat and it didn't help none. Maybe the core or heater control valve? I don't know, any help would be appreciated.

 

[Bartron8000]

i had this problem too. if you replaced the thermo, its most likely the core.

 

[MP3Architect]

this is most likely your problem as it was on my mp3. check out this link. its seriously a 60 second fix.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122759

 

[Blade4804]

I have some hot air but very little, im gonna check my cable right now... I allready bought the thermostat but have not put it in yet...

 

[Blade4804]

oh WOW, I pulled off the glove box and saw that the black metal clip had come off the white plastic, stuck it back on and all is well

Thank you

 

[Zaurusman]

Now you have a spare thermostat. If it had been a thermostat issue, you'd see it in your temp gauge.

 

[subz3r0mkt]

Woot, thanks a lot for pointing that thread out, problem fixed! :>

 

[toucci]

Haha, I had the same problem after doing a mod in my dash. Forgot to reconnect the cable and freaked out for about a week until I realized my fault

 

[blueprotegelx]

mine's still blowing cold air. i have to take the upper part of the console off and then it blows. it's acting as if while the console was connected it was shuttin off a vaccum hose but when i disconnect the console face it works. console i mean the assembly around the radio and temp control

 

[Kansei]

which is odd because all that is controlled electronically from the panel is whether it's on recirc or not, A/C on or off, and fan speed. Temp and vent position is all just cable driven.

 

[blueprotegelx]

that's what i said. but that is the way it acts. as if i have to take the face plate off in for it to come on. if not it's all cold air

 

[bazooka joe]

i'm getting heat, but it takes a lot longer than it used to? the engine heats up like normal? i'm thinking therostat?

 

[Kansei]

get an engine block heater

With the miles on your car I wouldn't be totally shocked if the thermostat was going.

 

[bazooka joe]

get an engine block heater

With the miles on your car I wouldn't be totally shocked if the thermostat was going.

ya, i aways wanted a 120V male plug hanginf out of my crille....anyway, i'll do the thermostat and see what happens....

 

[Kansei]

I hid mine behind the lower grille now.. I "modded" my grille so that it can fold down for easy access

 

[Crazee D]

My heat is like a freakin inferno!
I mean, u could cook hot dogs or somethin!

 

[blueprotegelx]

i'm still having problems guys. i still have to pulll my console out for the heat to work! for newer viewers: i have to pull my console out for the heat to come on. it's like when the console is connected it's squeezing a hose where there's no pressure coming out, and when i pull the console out all the pressure is blown. but there is no hoses like that. i pull the console out and the heat comes on. weird?!?! i checked the clip in the back along the firewall and it's connected. i have no idea? any more ideas guys?

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

i'm still having problems guys. i still have to pulll my console out for the heat to work! for newer viewers: i have to pull my console out for the heat to come on. it's like when the console is connected it's squeezing a hose where there's no pressure coming out, and when i pull the console out all the pressure is blown. but there is no hoses like that. i pull the console out and the heat comes on. weird?!?! i checked the clip in the back along the firewall and it's connected. i have no idea? any more ideas guys?

ok, you're saying that you're pulling out the console and it starts to work..it may be that IF the wires are connected to the white parts, that you simply don't have the vents lined up where they need to be.. behind the console. get back there and check it out. also, check your coolant level.

 

[dmancine]

Thanks a bunch....I just bought a used 2002 Protege "as is" and I realized after I bought it it had not heat....checked the cable behind the glove box and that was it....It had come off.....I am not a garage mechanic and it would have at least cost an hour's labor at a dealer.