You are correct....for your model. Later models had the side vents
connected to the heater box, earlier models didn't. I've got an 86, and
the side vents are cold. My 91 has them heated (well, when I want them
heated they are heated.)

On May 21, 2004, at 10:50 PM, Doug in Calif wrote:

> I never understood how the side fresh air vents connect to blow hot
> air out as well, thought they were straight through to outside.
> Anyway that will be an extremely nice improvement in summer for sure.