The control head is a plug-in part. Access it by carefully prying off the plastic trim around the climate control and radio. The trim snaps on in several places. You may find control heads in junkyards, but most have the same problem with the hot on one side/cold on the other that is discussed frequently on this board. New ones aren't much better. I replaced mine under warranty at the dealer, and it was worse than the original, so I had them reinstall the old one. The issue is a design flaw with the controller and temp sensors.
You have to take out the whole heater and air condiasioning system out and replace the new heater core in. When you replace the heater core, you firset have to put the air condiasoning system in then the heating system/ heater core. When you take the old systems out, you first have to take out the A.C then the heater.
One of these things is the cause. Thermostat stuck open, replace it. Heater core stopped up, backflush the hearter core, and service the cooling system. Heater temperature control valve defective, replace it.
Either the heater temperature control valve is not working, the heater core is clogged, or your thermostat is stuck open. The car is 9 years old. If you have not serviced the cooling system in a few years, then drain and flush the system with the heater control set to hot, replace the thermostat, fill with a 50/50 mix of coolant & distilled water. Be sure and bleed all air from the system.
To fix the heater in a BA Falcon, first, check the coolant level and ensure there are no leaks in the cooling system. Inspect the heater core for blockages or damage; if it's clogged, you may need to flush it or replace it. Also, examine the thermostat and heater control valve to ensure they are functioning correctly. If these components are fine, the issue might be with the climate control system or electrical connections, which may require further diagnosis.
There is no short cut or fast way to do this. The dash has to come out to access the heater box and replace the core. So the steps in replacing the heater core are to disconnect the heater hoses, remove the dash, to access the heater core cover on the front of the heater case and replace the core. Reassembly is in the reverse order as disassembly. Fill the cooling system with new coolant, and burp the air form the cooling system. There is no short cut or fast way to do this. The dash has to come out to access the heater box and replace the core. So the steps in replacing the heater core are to disconnect the heater hoses, remove the dash, to access the heater core cover on the front of the heater case and replace the core. Reassembly is in the reverse order as disassembly. Fill the cooling system with new coolant, and burp the air form the cooling system.
To replace the heater core on a 1984 Jeep CJ7, first disconnect the battery and drain the coolant from the radiator. Remove the dashboard and the heater assembly, which typically involves detaching the control cables and electrical connectors. Once the assembly is out, unbolt the old heater core from its housing and replace it with the new one. Reassemble everything in reverse order, ensuring all connections are secure before refilling the coolant and testing the system.
To replace the heater control valve on a Ford Fiesta 1.4, start by disconnecting the battery to ensure safety. Drain the coolant from the cooling system and locate the valve, typically found near the firewall where the heater hoses connect. Disconnect the hoses and electrical connectors from the valve, then remove the mounting screws to take out the old valve. Install the new valve by reversing the process, ensuring all connections are secure and refilling the cooling system afterward.
To replace the heater core on a 1995 GMC Sonoma, first, disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system. Remove the dashboard and center console to access the heater core housing. Disconnect the heater hoses from the core, unbolt the housing, and replace the old heater core with a new one. Reassemble everything in reverse order, refill the cooling system, and check for leaks.
To replace the heater core on a 2003 Pontiac Aztek, first, disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system. Remove the dashboard and the center console to access the heater core housing. Disconnect the heater core hoses from the firewall, unbolt the heater core from its housing, and then replace it with the new core. Reassemble everything in reverse order, refill the cooling system, and check for leaks.
Most newer model cars the only way to replace a heater core is to completely remove the dash to access the heating system ducts as well as the core.
There is no heater control valve fitted on a Ford Escort. The heater matrix is directly connected to the engine's cooling system. To reach the heater matrix, you should remove all the facia unfortunately... :(
If your heater isn't blowing any hot air when you turn it on and set it to hot, most likely the thermostat is faulty. It is also possible that you have an air bubble in the system (bleed it), the radiator is plugged (replace it), or the water pump is bad (replace it). As far as using the heater to test the system, that is sometimes unreliable because either the lines to the heater core are plugged or the control valve in those lines is jammed.