Heater has decided to blow cold air only

390

Asked by hosehead Jan 02, 2011 at 10:25 AM about the Dodge Grand Caravan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Antifreeze is topped up, problem started with intermittent heat, now none at all.  Temperature gauge goes up to just about normal or slightly above - but no heat

16 Answers

7,385

Sounds like some obstruction has gotten into the heater core or the hoses that go to it.

32 people found this helpful.
635

I have The same problem with my 93 Grand Caravan. I have replaced all of the hoses the only thing left is the heater core. I even replaced the water pump, thermostat and lubricated the vacuum valve that is online with the heater hose. You may want to check that valve to make sure that it is working properly. Not sure what year your van is, but this valve should be near the firewall online with the heater hose. Make note of the position that the lever on the valve with the heat set to cold. Then move the temp selector to hot and see if the valve opens or changes. You have to have the engine running while you do this because this valve is vacuum operated. You may just have a faulty valve. Or as someone else has already suggested a clogged heater core or hose. I hope this helps to solve your problem. Good luck!

54 people found this helpful.
390

Hi Jonathan it was the water pump. We had been having to top up the antifreeze but couldn't find a leak. Finally afer letting it run, parked in a snowy driveway, we found the leak. It didn't show up when we were driving. Thanks for your help

24 people found this helpful.
390

Hey, that is a lot of good information. This van is a 2002. Anyway, found the problem, it was the water pump. thanks for your help

15 people found this helpful.
380

Your heater core is plugged off, if you go under the hood and reverse the hoses it should clear up for awhile, but you need a new core

26 people found this helpful.
170

I have the same problem and have filed a lemon law suit since it is a 2013 and they have no fix as written to me in an email from Chrysler

17 people found this helpful.
250

are the ac light and the receurculate lights flashing if so try re calibrating it first there is a video on you tube its hvac calibration 96-2000 mini vans

20 people found this helpful.
400

Strange but true,do not turn your fan motor on high for the first 10 minutes-Dodge Tech.

40 people found this helpful.
190

I have the same problem, NO HEAT. Found the shaft to the heater flap was broken, so the flap stayed closed with all other indications being normal.

19 people found this helpful.
110

Thanks Tsban. Your solution was so simple and worked! "Strange but true,do not turn your fan motor on high for the first 10 minutes-Dodge Tech."

11 people found this helpful.
680

So my 2006 Dodge caravan all my levels are fine I'm it's just decided now just to blow cold air sometimes heat if I drive fast but other than that yeah I have no heat please help

68 people found this helpful.
70

2019 dodge van heater won’t work heat in back not front

7 people found this helpful.
720

I have a 2000 Dodge Caravan but it's only blowing cold air out what could be the problem

72 people found this helpful.
260

I have a 2013 front passenger heater control where the heat works only apparently some kind of flapper is jammed can someone tell me what flapper is jammed ? Peter A

21 people found this helpful.
550

I have a 2009 dodge caravan and the heat will work for a couple of minutes and then slowly go to cold. Back does not blow heat at all only cool air and coolant is filled. I have to play with the controls by turning to defrost and then back to the vent for it to go hot again. Any suggestions what could be wrong?

55 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

Grand Caravan

Looking for a Used Grand Caravan in your area?

CarGurus has 5,549 nationwide Grand Caravan listings starting at $975.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    timof5
    Reputation
    3,590
  • #2
    Whitney C
    Reputation
    3,570
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    2,770
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chrysler Town & Country
159 Great Deals out of 2,304 listings starting at $675
Used Toyota Sienna
567 Great Deals out of 8,945 listings starting at $800
Used Honda Odyssey
733 Great Deals out of 17,887 listings starting at $768
Used Chrysler Pacifica
576 Great Deals out of 14,287 listings starting at $1,528
Used Dodge Journey
309 Great Deals out of 4,065 listings starting at $550
Used Kia Sedona
69 Great Deals out of 934 listings starting at $825
Used Dodge Durango
768 Great Deals out of 20,765 listings starting at $550
Used Ford F-150
6,060 Great Deals out of 130,219 listings starting at $1,500
Used Honda Pilot
991 Great Deals out of 29,023 listings starting at $1,150
Used Dodge Caravan
46 listings
Used Ford Explorer
2,275 Great Deals out of 63,413 listings starting at $700
Used Ford Transit Connect
282 Great Deals out of 4,764 listings starting at $2,190
Used Chrysler Voyager
47 Great Deals out of 1,327 listings starting at $9,900
Used Toyota Highlander
1,247 Great Deals out of 18,209 listings starting at $675
Used Chevrolet Traverse
845 Great Deals out of 12,156 listings starting at $750

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.