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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Maryville, TN
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I need heater help
My heater blows heat into the cab... all the time. I have messed with the controls, which are broken off and behind the dash, and nothing stops the hot air altogether... it just blows less. Is there a way to disconnect/block off/stop the heater? The hoses in the engine compartment are new, but I haven't done anything with the heater or the controls. I don't have A/C and I won't need heat for 5 months or more, but with summer pushing temps into the 90's... I'm baking in there.
![]() Oh yeah... I don't think this makes a difference, but here's a little more background... The PO told me there was a problem with the heater controls so he wired in a toggle switch to turn the fan on and off. This past winter I realized that there was just as much heat coming from the dash area with or without the fan on. I disconnected the switch because it was wired directly to the battery and I was sure I would leave it on and drain the battery.
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Join Date: Jun 2004
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I had the same problem. The baffles inside the ducting work are probably broken. All i did was reroute the water away from the heater core. It is a quick and easy fix. Just loop the hot water directly back to the radiator.
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Thanks for the quick response!
![]() Does that cause the motor to run hotter?
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There is a valve you can buy at the auto parts store that fits in your heater hoses. It cost about $9.95. You can turn your heat off for the summer, and on for the winter.
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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LOLLOLOLOOOOOOOoo i quickly came up with the solution as chris described.
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Join Date: Jan 2002
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Chris' idea is a good one, just be sure you stop the water before the core for best results, instead of after.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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I have the exact same problem. Also have a toggle switch for the fan control. I just bypassed the heater core.
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Thanks Guys!
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Join Date: Nov 2003
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can anyone post a pic. of a clean bypass for summer driving.
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
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bypass valve
I'm not positive that this is what they are talking about, but here is what was on my truck when I bought it: (top left)
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