My cars heater will work for a fw minutes when I first start it up and then blows cold air. trying to determine if this is the heater core or thermostat, car seems to run at a normal operating temperature.
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Strictly by accident I determined this is related to the temperature control "arm" was simply not making good contact. All I needed to do was to put some additional rearward pressure on the temp control "arm" and heat was restored. I now have the option of ordering a new control untit ($500) or in true shade tree mechanic fashion I used an ear loop from my blue tooth device to hold it in place ($2) works like a charm.
Strictly by accident I determined this is related to the temperature control "arm" was simply not making good contact. All I needed to do was to put some additional rearward pressure on the temp control "arm" and heat was restored. I now have the option of ordering a new control untit ($500) or in true shade tree mechanic fashion I used an ear loop from my blue tooth device to hold it in place ($2) works like a charm.
Nice work! Thanks for the update.