'01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue.

Will do Roy. Was thinking this AM of snagging a laser
thermo in order to check the temps of each hose...core
and radiator.

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"Roy" <Roy.RemoveThis@home.net> wrote in message news:fipc8j0k3l@news4.newsguy.com...
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> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys.RemoveThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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>> Ok, outside temp is 40-43 degrees, thermometer in upper
>> vent indicates about 115 degrees. Brand new 195 degree
>> thermostat.
>>
>
> Laz just for the hell of it, tape the thermometer to the heater hose and
> get an idea on what you have going into the truck
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: '01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue. 

LOL....I'm not a DeeDeeDee....of course it's in correctly.

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"Abby.Normal" <Back.Off RemoveThis @nospam.net> wrote in message
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> stupid question, but I have seen this scenario before: is the thermostat
> installed correctly? that is, is it installed with the spring towards the
> head? I did see one that was in backwards (spring towards radiator) and
> the end result was the same.
>
> "Roy" <Roy RemoveThis @home.net> wrote in message news:fipc8j0k3l@news4.newsguy.com...
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>> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:ijU3j.5746$N67.4575@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
>>> Ok, outside temp is 40-43 degrees, thermometer in upper
>>> vent indicates about 115 degrees. Brand new 195 degree
>>> thermostat.
>>>
>>
>> Laz just for the hell of it, tape the thermometer to the heater hose and
>> get an idea on what you have going into the truck
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: '01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue. 

Yes, temp in upper vent. Fan on high. Not expecting temps
that hot at all...just a little warmer than I'm getting.

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"TBone" <NoWay DeleteThis @nothere.com> wrote in message
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> Are you talking about air temp coming from the upper vent? If so, what
> speed is the blower running at while giving this temperature? If you are
> expecting output air temps anywhere near 195, that just ain't gonna
> happen.
>
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> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys DeleteThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:ijU3j.5746$N67.4575@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
>> Ok, outside temp is 40-43 degrees, thermometer in upper
>> vent indicates about 115 degrees. Brand new 195 degree
>> thermostat.
>>
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>> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys DeleteThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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>>> Already been thinking to do that. I have a digital thermo but
>>> needs new batteries. Will do this and report back.
>>>
>>> Ain't this a grand 'ole newsgroup?
>>>
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>>> "Mike Simmons" <mikesim DeleteThis @yhti.net> wrote in message
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>>>>
>>>> "Tom Lawrence" <tlawrence5 DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:474a1fa3$0$68470$892e0abb@auth.newsreader.octanews.com...
>>>>>> I'll check the hoses. Where is the blend door located?
>>>>>
>>>>> Inside the HVAC box, which is behind the dash. It's not an easy job
>>>>> to get to it. Unfortunately, it sounds like you're down to that as
>>>>> the only other possibility (if you're really sure that it used to blow
>>>>> hotter than it is now).
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Might I suggest measuring the "actual" discharge temp of the HVAC
>>>> system before proceeding further? Doesn't "seem" as warm is too
>>>> subjective for me to warrant the time and expense of blend door
>>>> surgery. Get a thermometer, measure the discharge temp and report
>>>> back.
>>>>
>>>> Mike
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
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You are talking about a 73 to 75 temp increase with the blower on high,
that's actually pretty good. I doubt that you are going to find anything
wrong with that system. If you were talking about a 20 degree or less
increase then I would say that you probably have a problem but not at this
level.

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"Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Yes, temp in upper vent. Fan on high. Not expecting temps
> that hot at all...just a little warmer than I'm getting.
>
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> "TBone" <NoWay RemoveThis @nothere.com> wrote in message
> news:475062a0$0$9559$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>> Are you talking about air temp coming from the upper vent? If so, what
>> speed is the blower running at while giving this temperature? If you are
>> expecting output air temps anywhere near 195, that just ain't gonna
>> happen.
>>
>> --
>> If at first you don't succeed, you're not cut out for skydiving
>>
>> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>> news:ijU3j.5746$N67.4575@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
>>> Ok, outside temp is 40-43 degrees, thermometer in upper
>>> vent indicates about 115 degrees. Brand new 195 degree
>>> thermostat.
>>>
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>>> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys RemoveThis @bellsouth.net> wrote in message
>>> news:A3C2j.2483$Mu4.2089@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>>>> Already been thinking to do that. I have a digital thermo but
>>>> needs new batteries. Will do this and report back.
>>>>
>>>> Ain't this a grand 'ole newsgroup?
>>>>
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>>>> "Mike Simmons" <mikesim RemoveThis @yhti.net> wrote in message
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>>>>>
>>>>> "Tom Lawrence" <tlawrence5 RemoveThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:474a1fa3$0$68470$892e0abb@auth.newsreader.octanews.com...
>>>>>>> I'll check the hoses. Where is the blend door located?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Inside the HVAC box, which is behind the dash. It's not an easy job
>>>>>> to get to it. Unfortunately, it sounds like you're down to that as
>>>>>> the only other possibility (if you're really sure that it used to
>>>>>> blow hotter than it is now).
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Might I suggest measuring the "actual" discharge temp of the HVAC
>>>>> system before proceeding further? Doesn't "seem" as warm is too
>>>>> subjective for me to warrant the time and expense of blend door
>>>>> surgery. Get a thermometer, measure the discharge temp and report
>>>>> back.
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: '01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue. 

"Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys.RemoveThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Ok, outside temp is 40-43 degrees, thermometer in upper
> vent indicates about 115 degrees. Brand new 195 degree
> thermostat.

Realistically, with an ambient of ~40 degrees, you should be getting a
discharge temp from the floor vents of about 150 degrees with the truck at
normal operating temperature.

Mike

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> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys.RemoveThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:A3C2j.2483$Mu4.2089@bignews7.bellsouth.net...
>> Already been thinking to do that. I have a digital thermo but
>> needs new batteries. Will do this and report back.
>>
>> Ain't this a grand 'ole newsgroup?
>>
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>> "Mike Simmons" <mikesim.RemoveThis@yhti.net> wrote in message
>> news:13klaoenblahk38@corp.supernews.com...
>>>
>>> "Tom Lawrence" <tlawrence5.RemoveThis@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>>> news:474a1fa3$0$68470$892e0abb@auth.newsreader.octanews.com...
>>>>> I'll check the hoses. Where is the blend door located?
>>>>
>>>> Inside the HVAC box, which is behind the dash. It's not an easy job to
>>>> get to it. Unfortunately, it sounds like you're down to that as the
>>>> only other possibility (if you're really sure that it used to blow
>>>> hotter than it is now).
>>>>
>>>
>>> Might I suggest measuring the "actual" discharge temp of the HVAC system
>>> before proceeding further? Doesn't "seem" as warm is too subjective for
>>> me to warrant the time and expense of blend door surgery. Get a
>>> thermometer, measure the discharge temp and report back.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: '01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue. 

That's kind of what I was expecting. Just need to find out
why I'm not getting the warmer temp. 150 should roast me
out (as I remember it doing) with the fan on high.

I remember plowing up in Maryland with temps in the single
digits.....with the fan on low I still had to reduce the temp
setting it was so warm.

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"Mike Simmons" <mikesim.RemoveThis@yhti.net> wrote in message
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> "Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys.RemoveThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
> news:ijU3j.5746$N67.4575@bignews5.bellsouth.net...
>> Ok, outside temp is 40-43 degrees, thermometer in upper
>> vent indicates about 115 degrees. Brand new 195 degree
>> thermostat.
>
> Realistically, with an ambient of ~40 degrees, you should be getting a
> discharge temp from the floor vents of about 150 degrees with the truck at
> normal operating temperature.
>
> Mike
 >> Stay informed about: '01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue. 

Max, I found the actuator and you are correct...it is accessible
from from the passenger side footwell. I tapped on it and it is
operating. However, I can't tell if it is going through its entire
range of motion. Is there a way to tell? I'm hoping that tapping
on it solved the problem (fingers crossed) but prepared to go
further if needed to get my heat back.

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"Max Dodge" <max340 RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
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>> Inside the HVAC box, which is behind the dash. It's not an easy job to
>> get to it. Unfortunately, it sounds like you're down to that as the only
>> other possibility (if you're really sure that it used to blow hotter than
>> it is now).
>
> The controller for the blend door is on the underside. While its hard to
> get to with screwdrivers, its easier than removing the entire HVAC unit.
> Also, if you test the adjuster for the blend door and find no problem, it
> could be the blend door is somehow stuck. If that turns out to be your
> problem, I have experience on that too. You don't necessarily need to
> remove the HVAC unit.
> --
> Max
>
> "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, he is not entitled to his own
> facts." Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York
>
>
>
> "Tom Lawrence" <tlawrence5 RemoveThis @earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>>> I'll check the hoses. Where is the blend door located?
>>
>> Inside the HVAC box, which is behind the dash. It's not an easy job to
>> get to it. Unfortunately, it sounds like you're down to that as the only
>> other possibility (if you're really sure that it used to blow hotter than
>> it is now).
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: '01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue. 

Check your email.
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"Carolina Watercraft Works" <cooltoys.DeleteThis@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> Max, I found the actuator and you are correct...it is accessible
> from from the passenger side footwell. I tapped on it and it is
> operating. However, I can't tell if it is going through its entire
> range of motion. Is there a way to tell? I'm hoping that tapping
> on it solved the problem (fingers crossed) but prepared to go
> further if needed to get my heat back.
>
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> "Max Dodge" <max340.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:pVy2j.22428$701.2144@trndny08...
>>> Inside the HVAC box, which is behind the dash. It's not an easy job to
>>> get to it. Unfortunately, it sounds like you're down to that as the
>>> only other possibility (if you're really sure that it used to blow
>>> hotter than it is now).
>>
>> The controller for the blend door is on the underside. While its hard to
>> get to with screwdrivers, its easier than removing the entire HVAC unit.
>> Also, if you test the adjuster for the blend door and find no problem, it
>> could be the blend door is somehow stuck. If that turns out to be your
>> problem, I have experience on that too. You don't necessarily need to
>> remove the HVAC unit.
>> --
>> Max
>>
>> "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, he is not entitled to his own
>> facts." Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York
>>
>>
>>
>> "Tom Lawrence" <tlawrence5.DeleteThis@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>> news:474a1fa3$0$68470$892e0abb@auth.newsreader.octanews.com...
>>>> I'll check the hoses. Where is the blend door located?
>>>
>>> Inside the HVAC box, which is behind the dash. It's not an easy job to
>>> get to it. Unfortunately, it sounds like you're down to that as the
>>> only other possibility (if you're really sure that it used to blow
>>> hotter than it is now).
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: '01 QC4x4 2500 V8 heating issue.