heat Wont get HOT!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:17 PM
  #1  
90 Si Hatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Icon6 heat Wont get HOT!

YES i have searched and read everything you can possible read. but for some reason my heat will not get Hot. the temperature gauge will read normal and i can even feel the lines on the back of the heater core from inside the car and they are hot.

but i can turn on the blower to high (4) and it will blow almost hot air for about 30 seconds, then go Luke warm. then i turn it off for 30 seconds and back on and just repeat the same thing over and over....

i have read other threads, on which way all the valves should be. but could someone please help me go over this again!

Last edited by 90 Si Hatch; Jan 12, 2011 at 04:32 PM.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 02:41 PM
  #2  
jlk16188's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 745
Likes: 0
From: PA
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

i have heard this could be a result of a failing head gasket or you need to flush and refill your coolant
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 03:05 PM
  #3  
90 Si Hatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

but the whole time, like i said in my first post. i can feel the lines coming into the heatercore inside the car and they STAY HOT
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 04:11 PM
  #4  
Deetz's Avatar
Crazy Honda Guy
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,025
Likes: 19
From: Calgary, AB, Canada
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

how old is your thermostat? and, is it oem?
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 04:20 PM
  #5  
FEAR6655's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: New Zealand
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

Possibly a blocked heater core causing poor flow of hot coolant; not enough hot water flowing through to replace the heat being removed by the fan.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 04:29 PM
  #6  
90 Si Hatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

Originally Posted by Deetz
how old is your thermostat? and, is it oem?

2 1/2 years old i think it came from Auto Zone, cause Honda was out of them the day i needed it.

Originally Posted by FEAR6655
Possibly a blocked heater core causing poor flow of hot coolant; not enough hot water flowing through to replace the heat being removed by the fan.
does anyone have a diagram of the coolant hoses going into the heater core from the engine?
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:04 PM
  #7  
Tyson's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 18,961
Likes: 76
From: I am Tyson
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

can you show me all the links in the FAQ that have to do with "no heat"?
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:22 PM
  #8  
Jockone's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 540
Likes: 0
From: Central Pa
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

Only 2 hoses go from the back of the engine through the firewall,one goes through a valve first.They are located in the middle of the car by the throttlebody.

Put a cooling system flush through the car first and see if that helps and when you are flushing everything out take both of the heater hoses offand use a garden hose and put it in both of the heater core pipes to flush it out well.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:37 PM
  #9  
90 Si Hatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

Originally Posted by Jockone
Only 2 hoses go from the back of the engine through the firewall,one goes through a valve first.They are located in the middle of the car by the throttlebody.

Put a cooling system flush through the car first and see if that helps and when you are flushing everything out take both of the heater hoses offand use a garden hose and put it in both of the heater core pipes to flush it out well.
i know there is only two hoses for it, but just want to make sure they are going to the right places on the back of the block.
_______

before i put the new heater core in i used my pressure washer to clean it, and the water flow is GREAT!
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 05:48 PM
  #10  
Jockone's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 540
Likes: 0
From: Central Pa
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

One from valva goes to the water outlet spout on the head under the dizzy area and the other one goes to the spout on the thermostat housing.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:23 PM
  #11  
90 Si Hatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

just took this!

Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:32 PM
  #12  
Jockone's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 540
Likes: 0
From: Central Pa
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

They are going to the right places.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 06:32 PM
  #13  
90 Si Hatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

also i found this and didn't know if this could cause any flow problems?

Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:18 PM
  #14  
Jockone's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 540
Likes: 0
From: Central Pa
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

That could be restricting the flow of your coolant and causing your problem.
Reply
Old Jan 12, 2011 | 07:44 PM
  #15  
FEAR6655's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 126
Likes: 0
From: New Zealand
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

Looks like a good place to start. Try straigtening that kink out.
Reply
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 05:06 PM
  #16  
08ReDevil's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
From: DFW, tx
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

i just fixed mine and i knew what it was from minute one. car idling it gets hot...under load thermostat wont stay put and it flushes all coolant back through system. its the thermostat. Fix the hose and new thermo. I promise....if it doesnt ill pay for your parts
Reply
Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:11 PM
  #17  
90 Si Hatch's Avatar
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,101
Likes: 0
From: North Carolina
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

Originally Posted by 08ReDevil
Fix the hose and new thermo. I promise....if it doesnt ill pay for your parts



Haha okay my friend, will do! and i will hold you to it!


the motor is a jdm d15b vtec, which usdm motor should i order a new thermostat for, i cant remember what i used last time????
Reply
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 12:25 AM
  #18  
hatchet_honda's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,884
Likes: 1
From: HOBART, INDIANA
Default Re: heat Wont get HOT!

its the damn kinked hose...shoulda got another hooped oem hose to put back on there instead of that non flexible random piece
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2002hondaCivic
Honda Civic (2001 - 2005)
2
Apr 13, 2018 03:50 AM
sickofitall1113
Acura Integra
1
Feb 12, 2011 08:11 AM
jdm36
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
29
Dec 17, 2010 06:59 PM
dantamparacer
Forced Induction
14
Aug 5, 2010 06:51 PM
danielblushtein
Acura Integra
44
Jun 25, 2010 09:58 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:00 PM.