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March 1, 2009, 8:31 pm

Debi F

Question: Temp gauge immediately to hot, with cold airfrom vents

I had the thermostat replaced 2 months ago, so I don't believe that's the problem. When I turn on the heater the temp gauge immediately goes in the red and cold air comes out. If I mess with the controls, eventually I get heat, then it turns cold soon. Also, the motor starts sounding like it's falling apart.

March 23, 2009, 2:07 pm

Robert H

there is a rear heater in it you probably do not have enough coolant in it put the car on a ramp to help it fill start the van put coolant in it replace cap and kep adding to the reservior it takes a while to let it get all the way back in.Good luck I had the sameproblem I hope this helps

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