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Test I

PINPOINT TEST I: INSUFFICIENT, ERRATIC OR NO HEAT


Test I1-I2:






Test I3-I4:






Normal Operation
Under normal operation, warm coolant flows from the engine through the heater core and back to the engine.

Possible Causes
- Temperature blend door/actuator.
- Coolant level.
- Plugged heater core.