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jerious
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Dec 11, 2008, 10:30 AM

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I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5L and having problems with the heater. I turn it on, it blows cool air. When I drive at fast speeds, the heat starts to work. When I slow down, it blows cool air. Any ideas? Thanks


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 11, 2008, 10:42 AM

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Start with the basic checks - coolant known full, not overheating etc..

Then - feel hoses to and from heater core when it blows cold. If hot going in and stone cold (ambient temp) coming out it isn't getting adequate flow.

Anything that could restrict flow could be at fault and possibly a strange behavior with a blend door but I don't think that's all that speed sensitive. There are more and more reports of failed water pump impellers that just can't cut it without higher RPMs and a way to check on that is to hold idle speed up to some reasonable speed and see if heat will return. If so or even improves a good amount I'd blame the water pump. I'd also expect to see corroded impeller when removed. It could also be a partially plugged heater core I suppose so put that on the check list too,

T



(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Dec 11, 2008, 10:44 AM)


jerious
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Dec 11, 2008, 10:47 AM

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Re: Nissan Altima Heater Sign In

Thanks for your help!






 
 
 






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