Yes it will, engine coolant still flows through it when engine is running.
That means either you have air in your heater core or your heater core is being bypassed
alve, check vacum line first (on heater valve)
not getting heat into cab not even enought to defrost windows i have changed the heater core an thermostat an back washed the core and still nothing
a heater hose runs from intake to heater core to radiator. the heater core is were the heat comes from inside the car as well as defrost
How do I replace the heater core in a Chevy express 1500
No, a clogged heater core will not make it overheat. A leaking heater core will.
Remove the water supply hoses from your 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 heater core. Remove the heater core retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new heater core.
Blown Heater Core - The heater fan blows past the heater core and if it has a hole in it your antifreeze ios being blown onto your windshield.
the heater core is going out
The most common thing will be that you have a leaking heater core...........
replace heater core in a 1991 Chevy work truck 1500
bad fan clutch, clogged radiator.....................when you turn the defrost on, the heater core is acting like the radiator...............good luck, Mike