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Generally, no. I'll try to answer this but it Depends on what you mean by "heater core going out".
If the symptom is that you arent getting heat but the fan is running you may have one of several serious problems: low coolant, a broken water pump, or a clogged coolant system. Any of these can lead to an engine overheat, not good.
If you have a puddle on the floor of your car or are smelling a sweet smell when you turn on the heater you could be breathing in toxic fumes. Do not check your coolant level by looking in your radiator with a hot engine; opening the radiator cap with a hot engine can lead to severe burns.
If you are more specific with your question I can possibly give you a better answer.
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Can you still drive your car without the heater core?
Yes, as long as you connect the incoming and outgoing heater hoses that were connected to the heater core together. You will not have a functioning heater or defroster but otherwise it will be fine to drive.
Can you drive a car home when the heater core is out?
you would have to bypass the heater core first.
How do you know when your heater core going out on a 1997 crown Victoria?
If water is dripping out of the heater core it is about to go.
How do you change the heater core on a 1999 Chevy 4 wheel drive?
To change the heater core on a 1999 Chevy 4-wheel drive, first remove the dashboard and drain the coolant. Unbolt the core from its mounts and remove the dash panel to be able to change the heater core.
New heater core still not working 93 car still not heating up?
Could have a clogged line feeding the heater core. Disconnect return hoses from the heater core and verify coolant is flowing through the core.
1998 ford f150 neither hose going to heater core is hot?
heater core hoses not hot
Is there a direction valve in a heater core for a truck?
No there is not. Whats the problem no heat ?? If so try this, reverse the heater hoses on the heater core and then go drive the truck and see if you get heat.
Why does the anti-freeze leak through the vents on a 96 Chrysler lhs?
Check the heater core, it is probably bad. It could be heater hose connections to the heater core, but I would bet on the heater core going bad.
Can you drive Volvo S80 needing heater core replaced?
YES
Bypass heater core on 2001 Pontiac sunfire?
Simple, take the inlet and outlet hoses going to and from the heater core and connect them together.
With heater core being bypassed would this affect the air conditioning system of the expedition?
NO. Bypass the heater core by connecting the Inlet & Outlet hoses going to the heater core together. Do not plug either hose.
How do you change heater core in 1977 ford f 100?
Remove the glove box and you'll have access to the heater core, still not easy.
