fieroboom
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Irondale, AL
Hello everyone, I just joined up, so first I'll say hi! :wave:
I just purchased an '88 Limited Edition, power everything, security system, Full-Time 4WH, Part-Time 4WH, and Part-Time 4WL, blah blah blah, and it's my third XJ.
I'm having an issue with the heat, because, well, it's not really heated... It's a few degrees warmer than the outside air; just enough to barely defrost the windshield if I let it warm up for 15 minutes or so.
I searched the forum, and found some good tips, but none that really apply to my particular situation, except maybe a clogged heater core.
- The engine reaches operating temp in the dead center of the gauge, and it's full of coolant. I might need to burp the system, but I don't believe it's severe enough to cause a consistent lack of heat.
- I verified the blend door is moving properly by watching the end of the cable, as well as hearing the slight *thunk* as the door closes at each extreme.
- I verified the vacuum controlled solenoid on the heater line is operating properly.
- Both heater lines seem to feel warm, but seeing as how that's kind of relative, they may not be as warm as they should be, so that's why I'm here.
Before I start on the quest of pulling the core, do any of you have any other suggestions of areas to check?
Thanks so much for your time and assistance!
I just purchased an '88 Limited Edition, power everything, security system, Full-Time 4WH, Part-Time 4WH, and Part-Time 4WL, blah blah blah, and it's my third XJ.
I'm having an issue with the heat, because, well, it's not really heated... It's a few degrees warmer than the outside air; just enough to barely defrost the windshield if I let it warm up for 15 minutes or so.
I searched the forum, and found some good tips, but none that really apply to my particular situation, except maybe a clogged heater core.
- The engine reaches operating temp in the dead center of the gauge, and it's full of coolant. I might need to burp the system, but I don't believe it's severe enough to cause a consistent lack of heat.
- I verified the blend door is moving properly by watching the end of the cable, as well as hearing the slight *thunk* as the door closes at each extreme.
- I verified the vacuum controlled solenoid on the heater line is operating properly.
- Both heater lines seem to feel warm, but seeing as how that's kind of relative, they may not be as warm as they should be, so that's why I'm here.
Before I start on the quest of pulling the core, do any of you have any other suggestions of areas to check?
Thanks so much for your time and assistance!