How to Fix a Car Heater

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No heat in car. How to fix a car heater DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Heater repair in your car and how to flush a clogged heater core. Heat problems and inspection of coolant, thermostat, heater core and how to flush the system. How to fix your car's heater if it's not working in the winter months. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

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@salty_terminal_civilian5374 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer you’re great

@bossman6290 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer you should tell not to much pressure of water from hose just gentle or damage will happen

@richardholmes7199 5 жыл бұрын

@Scotty Kilmer Have a heater problem. My 1994 Camaro blows out cold air. Although at times it blows out warm air.

@7ashoBeam 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, Scotty is such a joy to watch. He makes you glad to know how to fix your own car!

@diego2352 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty my accord 2003 is blowing cold air on driver side passenger side is nice and warm I all ready change the water valve and Heater Regulator Motor . I live in New York and the winter is very cold

@muhammadmushtaq2044 4 жыл бұрын

Omg hes so young!😂 a whole 11 years ago😂wow hes been on youtube for ages

@khaliphilemoyo607 2 жыл бұрын

And internet isn' an old creation so hes one of the first

@2TrainWakefield 2 жыл бұрын

@@khaliphilemoyo607 internet been around for a while buddy. We just got the good stuff now.

@Game-ib3ql 2 жыл бұрын

He’s 35 here I believe.

@jacquelinebishop8465 Жыл бұрын

I think now after 13 years he's part of the fixtures on KZfaq 🤣🤣

@Lowkeyhesse21 11 жыл бұрын

You keep your videos short, decently in depth, and straight to the problems. but most of all they're helpful. Love your video

@kim0007 2 жыл бұрын

Scotty, you are one of the finest men around. Making so many videos and helping everyone for free. You a real delight to watch and learn from. And that bike in the intro, 😎. Thank you! 🤓👍👍

@MrBilld75 6 жыл бұрын

The garden hose flush method is great, however, Scotty did not mention that it should be low pressure. DO NOT turn the hose on hard, because the the high pressure can blow the seals out and then you have a real problem. Low pressure only.

@petermathews9298 Жыл бұрын

True

@davidfarr8217 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! All sorted thanks to your advice!!! I never would have thought that low coolant would affect the heater. 5 stars mate for making fun to watch educational vids!

@b.mendiola2515 9 жыл бұрын

I came looking for this video because if it wasn't for this video Scotty maid I would've ordered a new heater core because my heater wasn't working. I changed my thermostat and it worked. I laughed because I had no idea it was that. Thanks scotty!

@rickschmalz1710 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

@zztopgearhead1 Yes, try flushing the heater core out first, but realize it could be any of the problems I show in this video, so try them all. I do show the basics of flushing a heater core here also. Scotty Kilmer

@stw9495 12 жыл бұрын

I watch your videos just for fun and to learn. You have the best car videos on the internet, period. Your personality really does a lot to make the video more informative and fun!

@sharonduke5097 5 жыл бұрын

Love your shows, so educational, keep them coming. I cannot do the most of the work but at least I can talk intelligently with the mechanic. Thanks so much.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

I will if anyone ever wants to pay for one, here in texas it's hot, and when heaters break we mainly disconnect them by splicing the heater hoses together under the hood and living without heat.

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

That's often a symptom of a clogged up heater core, the water can't flow fast enough so you get heat only a short time, then the water is out of heat and new hot water can't get in fast enough. Try flushing it out BEFORE replacing it, as replacement is normally rather expensive. Scotty Kilmer

@TheManu2424 8 жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty, I am an Automotive student at Niagara College Canada , i like your videos, these helps me lot.....thankssss

@rajaatifikram 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video World needs STARs like u

@mr.phantastic4007 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos give me the fundamental of the car and it’s issue. I thank you so much for your time in doing this. Love your channel!

@shaunnatrawick3480 3 жыл бұрын

WOWWWW...11yrs...SHEEEESH...count on Scotty to have a video for EVERYTHING!!!

@JohnWhite-zt5gb 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, appreciate your enthusiasm and powerful knowledge

@mtlh05 14 жыл бұрын

Also, If you arent getting heat and its none of the problems Scotty talked about, check your "Blend Door" or Blend Door Actuator. Its a door that seperates the cold a/c air and the heater air. Mine was stuck in the middle and when i turned on my heat it came out cool.

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

If you wish to ask me car questions, I am switching my questions and answers to my google+ community “Auto Repair With Scotty Kilmer”. So go to google+ communities, and in the search type “Auto Repair With Scotty Kilmer” Then go there and join, it’s free. Once joined, you can ask questions right there. AND, you can also ask me LIVE questions every Saturday morning on Google+Events every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST.

@kenastonjosh 13 жыл бұрын

DUDE!!! Thank you so much!! 15 minutes and my wifes heater in her Buick Century works once more! You ROCK!!

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's how to flush it out, and be sure to do it a few times from BOTH sides, to flush and back flush out the system. Scotty Kilmer

@sinaloa4321 12 жыл бұрын

Hello (scottykilmer) ! I want you to know that your videos help me a lot with my cars... Thank you!

@Kurfew2009 10 жыл бұрын

My heating hasn't been working for over 3 weeks and I know nothing about cars. I finally booked it in to get fixed tomorrow but thought I would have a quick search and came accross your video. The first thing I checked was the coolant which was near empty. I bought some from my local garage and filled it and within seconds I was getting hot air again!!! Thank you so much, you have saved me aair few ££££££s

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free.

@unknownmember1221 14 жыл бұрын

Damn, Mr. Kilner. You know how to really fix all these things. I took 4 years of Autos classes at my HS (best Hs Shop in the state next to College ones) and I learned a lot. Our teacher wrote two books which are used in many tech schools and looking at your videos reminds me of those days. Thanks to those classes and your vids I am starting to remember how to fix many things again. Thank you.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

insane job, takes 6.5 hours of labor. HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT REMOVAL PROCEDURE Remove the HVAC module. See: Heating and Air Conditioning\Housing Assembly HVAC\Service and Repair Turn the HVAC module over. Remove the heater core case cover screws and cover. Remove the heater core bracket screws and brackets. Remove the heater core. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Install the heater core to the module.

@jdazz1628 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty - awesome video. I have a 2007 Chevy Uplander that will only heat while driving. When I stop moving and idle it will slowly return to cold air. I think there is an air pocket in the pump/tubing or something like that - any ideas how to correct this? Thanks!!!

@roberthogan8031 Жыл бұрын

My favorite utube mechanic. Always get needed info from him.

@MarvinRWard 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all of your trouble shooting tips. This video really helped. My problem with my heat was an Actuator that opens the door to let the hot water in, to heat the car. Not an easy fix but I figured out the problem with your help. Thanks again!

@mikecollins7907 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Mercury Monterey that when the AC is on the driver side blows hot air and passenger blows cold air then when the heat is on drivers side blows hot and passenger blows cold. anybody know how to fix this problem

@ilovedjdanger22 10 жыл бұрын

omg his voice is soooo annoying! but helpful, thanks!:)

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

I resent that, and anyway, I'm giving out free advice, as long as you understand the english language, you should be happy,. STOP WHINING.

@mzbodilicious1 10 жыл бұрын

Why did u watch his vid if his voice is so annoying? Get A Life Alaa Shabaneh...by the way your name is complicated its probably annoying trying to pronounce it!

@MrBilld75 6 жыл бұрын

He is trying to talk loud and clear so that you pick up everything he is saying and I find him very easy to understand, very clearly. He never mumbles and I never miss a word. You try straining your voice and see how you sound.

@felipevalles8041 6 жыл бұрын

actually his voice is what makes him unique...remind me Rod Stewart.

@lasetlivingstin7752 6 жыл бұрын

I knew his voice reminded me of somebody...You are on point...

@markstoneking3944 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the upload Mr. Kilmer. You are a life saver!

@Amarah.Manske 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty! After I watched this video I was able to change my car's thermostat and heater controller valve now everything is working perfect.

@tltrue 14 жыл бұрын

Wow! Scotty your video on diagnosing heater problems is excellent! You are the man!!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@ssl668 generally the cores need replacing when that crapped out. But, of course, check to see if the cooling system has no air in it, we mechanics use vacuum systems to suck all the air out and know there's none left in.

@SON1CRULEZ 10 жыл бұрын

I appreciate this guys effort in being enthusiastic and delivering a good voice, a lot of others try and fail but Scotty Kilmer has the talent to pull it off very well.

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZfaq. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to KZfaq and type in the search engine "Scotty Kilmer Car Talk (and put in the coming Saturday's date, such as "Scotty Kilmer Car Talk February 1" or whatever date the next Saturday is)". That takes you to the live event, and shows how many hours and minutes it is before the event starts on Sat morning. And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

@DrThrashenstein 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man. You saved me so much money and headaches with all your videos. THANK YOU!!

@ZSWRoyals 13 жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm lol, Ima check all of these problems today! thank you!

@incrediblez394 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. Since I discovered your videos I've been watching them like everyday. It just so happens that I'm having heater problems. I have a 98 Honda Civic ex sedan. The thermostat was replaced about a month ago thinking that was the problem. Heater still doesn't work. I'll use this video as reference. Thanks for your channel

@tazzertime 7 жыл бұрын

Oldie but a goodie! Good advice Scotty!

@gtownsparky 4 жыл бұрын

Just had garage (too cold.out to do myself) flush my heater core on 2007 Buick Allure 3.8 Was pumping cold air lower vents and ambient out of upper vents (-13 celcius Ontario Canada) Mechanic never seen such a dirty core. Snowing today and boy is the heat in the car beautiful. Thanks Scotty.

@donaldramsamugh1723 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Scotty you're the best in this car business man...

@edlpz72 10 жыл бұрын

I fixed my car in 5 minutes! It was the heating control valve. Thank you so much.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@18kswag you're stuck on default position, check for a vacuum leaks on the system if an older car. If newer, the dash needs taking apart to fix the blend door system.

@marcoshernandezjr.4474 2 жыл бұрын

I want to tell I think you the only one that breaks it down like this. Thank you.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

do all this, and make sure the heater control valve is opening. Really flush the heater core for 20 minutes or so, and PRAY the heater core isn't just shot. They are a pain to replace

@400hpmustang 12 жыл бұрын

Cut a hole in the firewall with a sawsall, got great heat now, thanks for all your tips Scotty.

@bboi1010 11 жыл бұрын

Great Videos. You're definitely appreciated Scotty!

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

the low side fitting can be found by following the thicker hose from the compressor back to the firewall, it's often near the firewall. The high side one is on the thinner hose, follow that hose from the firewall back towards the condenser to find it

@geraldebad4453 2 жыл бұрын

You're a legend scotty.

@MRZECHIRO 12 жыл бұрын

what a nice guy you are... answering questions for free... thank you so much!!!!

@jeffchristianson-ziebell7727 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love how Scotty saves the day so simple, quick & PROPER!!! EACH time I have an issue w/my car & check 1st w/Scottys channel, my problems get identified & resolved as here w/coolant this time!!! Thank You once again Scotty!!!!

@kris5442 3 жыл бұрын

BRAVO 🙌🏼 for such performance!

@boxing102711 11 жыл бұрын

Thanx for pointing me in the right directions, your the man!

@daveschlegel3326 5 ай бұрын

thanks for your down to earth videos always can understand them

@johnnyolsen3923 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid Scotty.

@edgara1250 9 жыл бұрын

Scotty this is an awesome video and super helpful thanks for helping out the community, my 98 accord lx blows warm air and thermostat and coolant checks out good. Now i will clean out the heater core with an air compressor instead of the water hose for extra strength and i will manually turn the arm to hot on the heater control valve. Thanks for the info.

@Duv-wh5ic 6 ай бұрын

Hey Man, you are Harley of information and how to’s ! Love this!

@loco0351 14 жыл бұрын

Sweet I have just learned something new today. Thank you scotty didn't realize it could be that easy.

@terryreyes1125 6 жыл бұрын

Love this houstonian. Love seeing him in person.

@tjcambre5236 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these videos so much they really help

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

head gasket job on that min van is hellacious. But if you get low on coolant, you will have the same symptoms of cold hoses and parts. So do my video tests "how to fix an overheating engine" and pray it's one of those instead.

@mattsykes22 5 жыл бұрын

thanks Scotty you always come through

@gerardocastro1295 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty. Great video and easy step by steps.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

the flashing light means the AC system has a problem. MANY things can do that, you need a dealer level scan tool like I have to analyze the codes. So find a guy like me to do that for you.

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

Well, just try everything I suggest in this video and hope one of them works. Cause those Caddies are computer run heating systems and often the electronics go bad and are Expensive as can be to fix. Good Luck, Scotty Kilmer

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

doesn't matter which hose you use, but you mentioned replacing the heater core, so flushing should not be needed as that's brand new. I would guess electronic control problem myself in side the dash, those are known for that.

@scottykilmer 14 жыл бұрын

Yea, in the sixties volvos made long lasting low maintenance cars, my aunt had one that went 350 thousand miles relatively trouble free. NOT any more, they are in my opinion one of the poorest made expensive cars out there. All my customers who used to have them said they were the worse cars they ever had, and never woul buy another one. Scotty Kilmer

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@godgotme22 no, it doesn't, it has a blend door inside the dash that lets hot air get into the cabin. The heater core always has hot water flowing inside in that design. Scotty

@nikluz3807 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I just discovered your videos and I’m impressed

@scottykilmer 10 жыл бұрын

it really depends on the model of car and what they charge in your area, prices vary widely.

@MrDarenhayes 10 жыл бұрын

Omg thanks so much for the awesome video, it put things much more into perspective for me, i already paid to get my heater fixed once and it isnt working again already.... The colder it is outside, the less heat it pumps out, the fan works but very little heat comes out, not really enough to defrost a windshield... may try flushing the hoses.... thanks again.

@billglenn10 6 жыл бұрын

I like this guys style....

@timothymueller5422 10 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Thanks for the information, you kept it basic and gave alot of information in a short amount of time , but not too much. Thanks again

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@alanopolis1 generally either the blower motor is burning out, Or the blower motor resistor is.

@scottykilmer 13 жыл бұрын

@naimfree83 Heater core, as they often get holes and do that. If it was the hose, it would be leaking all the time, whether you turned the heater on or not. Scotty

@marioluis9445 4 жыл бұрын

I love this dude thanks Mr.

@amywaterman-mcintyre 2 жыл бұрын

2:24 the way Scotty drops knowledge on one leg just really nails it in.

@Flipsticks2 7 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank you!

@nicu39chereji 4 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome!!! Shot videos but all amazing! Thank you !

@FORGVN 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll follow your instructions.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

could the the heater core is starting to leak, have the system pressure tested to see if that's the case.

@shanesmaineshop 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty great video.

@scottykilmer 11 жыл бұрын

yes, replacing it is a royal pain though. Here in houston it's hot most of the time, so we just cut the hoses going to the heater core and splice em together with a 2 dollar splice kit. Then it can't leak anymore, as we dont' need heat anyway.

@tippman2k01 10 жыл бұрын

just saved myself over 300 bucks by flushing my heater core and i just helped my friend save 950 bucks by flushing his heater core. thanks scotty!

@tonytarpley7434 Жыл бұрын

This man knows his work.. I just did exactly what he said with the control value with switch.. On the first try now my heat is hotter than ever my wife really appreciate it thanks🎉

@abya2630 8 жыл бұрын

thanks scotty for this video - i am car clueless - very informative its allowed my to do my own basic check my partners car to find out why he heater was not working - saved me some money too.

@marcosups 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr. John Lennon nice post.

@scottykilmer 13 жыл бұрын

@SingTheSorrow971 the blend door is inside the dash, a real COW to access. I would advise paying a mechanic who knows his stuff to analyze it with his fancy computer which can operate the blend doors and test them first. Scotty

@baybaddie7883 2 жыл бұрын

Sitting in my car freezing watching this. Gonna try this when is get off work

@Kawasakininja650 13 жыл бұрын

lol the lip syncing at the end was epic!! Great little vid sir !!

@sharonthomas1354 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have an old Honda and this work great!

@mns4543 5 жыл бұрын

All the best, good information!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@ShortyzProductionz your blend door system inside the dash is breaking down, probably a broken or stuck blend door or actuator. Time to take the dash apart if you want it fixed.

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

@googie109 a clogged heater core often does that, try flushing it first, they cost a ton to replace.

@Helpsmallbusinesses 10 жыл бұрын

You sir, are my hero

@MrGuitarfool 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks mike and Scotty I flushed it with a radiatore flush and it works great!

@scottykilmer 12 жыл бұрын

if the fans do come on and it doesn't overheat, live with that. as for heat inside all the time, the dash is stuck on head, and that baby is all electronically controlled. Blend door is probably stuck on heat, have to take the dash apart to fix that

@jeffreybenson4146 9 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I think this is a good explanation for my issue with a 1966 Ford F100. I actually replaced the heater core, which only took about 20 minutes, but noticed no water coming from the engine, and the temp gauge read C. So I will be replacing the thermostat next. Thanks,