Not sure how old this posting is but the problem could be the lower intake gasket. I just had mine replaced. If its not under warranty the dealer said it would cost $800.
coolant level could be low not letting it circulate through the heater core, causing it to blow cold. Also, if the coolant level is low it will in turn overheat.
Temperature gauge may drop when heater turned on because additional coolant from heater core is introduced to cooling system - usually this coolant is cooler than what is currently circulating
The temperature of the coolant entering the heater core is controlled by the engine thermostat. The engine coolant thermostat is generally located at the engine end of the upper radiator hose.
At the back of the engine on the coolant outlet that goes to the heater hoses on the firewall.
Low coolant? Thermostat not opening? Heater core restricted or plugged? Heater core airbound? Water pump not circulating coolant? Temperature control not working?
Low on coolant, stuck open thermostat, plugged heater core, faulty temperature blend door,
If you mean engine coolant is getting into the car, the heater core is leaking coolant causing the coolant level to drop and that causes the engine to over heat.
Need to check the coolant level in the Radiator, it is probley low on coolant. The heater core could be 1/2 stoped up. Can switch the hoses around on the heater core and go drive it, It will flush the heater core.
Check your coolant level. If its too low the sensor won't read the temperature of your coolant.
Perhaps, but could also be: Low coolant? Bad thermostat? Heater core airbound, plugged? Heater temperature control cable frozen? Water pump not circulating coolant?
Low coolant? Bad thermostat? System airbound? Water pump not circulating coolant? Temperature control cable not adjusted properly?
Low coolant? bad thermostat? Heater core plugged, restricted, or airbound? Temperature control not working properly? Water pump not circulating coolant?