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in my 1998 Ford Explorer, the A/c is working but the heat ...

Sent to Car Experts October 12, 2005 5:27 p.m.

in my 1998 Ford Explorer, the A/c is working but the heat is not. What could the problem be? How much will it cost (average) to get it fixed by a mechanic?

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on October 12 2005 at 5:57pm

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $7

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October 12, 2005 6:32 p.m. (1 hour and 5 minutes later)

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First feel both heater hoses as the go through the firewall and make sure they are both equally hot. If they are, then you may have a problem with the blend door in the HVAC box. That door controls temerature and is operated by an electric motor that may be bad.

The entire dash will have to be removed to access it.

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Reply to Hammer Time
Sent October 12, 2005 7:04 p.m. (31 minutes and 48 seconds later)

I am not a car person...so what you just told me made no sense...I just need to know what the average cost to get it fixed will be.
thanks

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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October 12, 2005 7:07 p.m. (3 minutes and 13 seconds later)

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You first need to confirm what may be wrong with it. If it turns out to be the blend door motor, that will be quite expensive as the entire dash will have to be removed. A wild guess would be around $600.

Hammer Time -- L1 Master Technician -- 98% Positive Feedback on 2710 Car Accepts
ASE Mastertech with Adv level Engine performance cert.

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