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Subject:Re: No heat at idle
From:John Rodgers
Date:Sat, 10 Jan 2004 17:49:33 -0600

Sounds like your thermostat is stuck in the "Open" position. I had that
problem once, and it produced the exact symptoms you have. Replaced the
themostat, and LO, problem solved.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Alfred Bagdan wrote:

>I just noticed that at idle speed there is no heat from the front heater.
>Driving or increasing the idle to ~2000rpm will cause warm air to come out.
>If the water pump does not kick in at idle, then how does the engine get
>cooled in the summer in heavy traffic?
>
>Can anyone please tell me what is happening or what may be wrong here?
>
>Thanks
>
>Alfred
>85 Westy
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