95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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Weak heating

Anyone noticed weak heating in their 3rd gen?

I recently had 120k Lexus service with new belts, water pump, O2 sensor, etc and was told this would help, yet Im still freezing in the Appalachian Mtns!

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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 10:52 PM
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Coolant Level

Mine is great for toasting marshmallows, if I set it on 'high'.
Check your coolant level. Sometimes, if it gets too low, it can't reach the heater core. Which leaves you very chilly. Could also be a blocked heater core.

Del, how did you make out with your heat issue?
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 03:02 AM
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Re: Weak heating

Originally posted by ASU4runnin
Anyone noticed weak heating in their 3rd gen?

I recently had 120k Lexus service with new belts, water pump, O2 sensor, etc and was told this would help, yet Im still freezing in the Appalachian Mtns!

Ideas?
I am having some trouble with my 3rd gen too (varies greatly with outside temps).
May be that the heater core needs a good cleaning (my guess).
I checked all the duct gates and they are sealing correctly.
It is not a water pump issue I am quite sure.
If I find more I will post.

Anyone else have this problem?
Solution?

PS also clean your blower motor while you are in there.

Last edited by MTL_4runner; Jan 26, 2004 at 03:03 AM.
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Old Feb 2, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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Since heating threads are more relevant now I will send this thread BTT too.
Doesn't seem anyone has solved this issue yet.
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