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Debbie Goodman Posted on Feb 01, 2013
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Heater isnt blowing warm air in 2003 grand caravan

Heater isn't blowing warm air and temperature gauge stays on cold

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Assuming the radiator is full of coolant, you are describing a faulty thermostat. The thermostat is closed when the engine is cold to restrict coolant flow until it warms up.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 14, 2009

SOURCE: The heater is blowing cold but the engine temperature reads high

Hi
I would first check to see if both heater hoses are hot to the heater.
if 1 is hot and 1 is cold the heater control valve is closed or the heater core is plugged.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 03, 2009

SOURCE: heater problem 2005 grand caravan

check the coolant level, I had the same problem low coolant level.....no hot water to the the heater coil.

Curt Downs

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  • Posted on Dec 05, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 Dodge Caravan heater blows cold air when stopped

Have you checked the coolant level? What you describe is exactly what happens if the coolant level is low. When stopped at idle, hot coolant is not circulating through the heater core, so no heat. As the engine increases in rpm's when you pull away from the light, the water pump is spinning quicker, and some coolant is making it to the heater core. So check the level, and if it is low, keep an eye on it to see if it drops again. That of course indicates a leak somewhere. Get it fixed, as overheating the engine leads to costly repairs and worse case a new engine. Let me know how you make out with this.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 21, 2009

SOURCE: my heater is blowing cold air 2005 dodge grand caravan

If the temperature gauge is reading normal, have the heater control valve checked.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 10, 2009

SOURCE: 2005 dodge grand caravan heat not working. one

There is a recall that has something to do with the air/heat system in 2005 Dodge Grand caravans. Recall F01. Here is a link. I had mine done two weeks ago, cost me nothing. My air conditioner was overheating.

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