Can you replace the heater core on a Chevy Blazer?
Can you replace the heater core on a Chevy Blazer?
This week I had the pleasure, or should I say displeasure of replacing the heater core on a Chevrolet Trailblazer. This is not the older body style Chevy S-10 Blazer, but the newer body Trailblazer.
Where is the HVAC case on a Chevy Trailblazer?
Once that is out, I must remove the HVAC case from that portion of the dash. The heater core is actually inside the case that bolts to the inside of the dash. Now since I have replaced a few of these heater cores on the Chevy Trailblazer in the past I thought there had to be a better way.
Why does my Chevy Trailblazer Heater get fogged up?
This is not the older body style Chevy S-10 Blazer, but the newer body Trailblazer. The customer’s complaint was the usual of the windshield and side windows get fogged up when the heater or the defroster is on, and the sweet smell of antifreeze through the vents.
How to replace Chevy Trailblazer center shift console?
Now since I have replaced a few of these heater cores on the Chevy Trailblazer in the past I thought there had to be a better way. There must be a better way than taking out 150 screws and 30 or 40 small to large trim pieces. You see, the center shift console has to be removed, which is comprised of six pieces in itself.
This week I had the pleasure, or should I say displeasure of replacing the heater core on a Chevrolet Trailblazer. This is not the older body style Chevy S-10 Blazer, but the newer body Trailblazer.
Once that is out, I must remove the HVAC case from that portion of the dash. The heater core is actually inside the case that bolts to the inside of the dash. Now since I have replaced a few of these heater cores on the Chevy Trailblazer in the past I thought there had to be a better way.
This is not the older body style Chevy S-10 Blazer, but the newer body Trailblazer. The customer’s complaint was the usual of the windshield and side windows get fogged up when the heater or the defroster is on, and the sweet smell of antifreeze through the vents.
Now since I have replaced a few of these heater cores on the Chevy Trailblazer in the past I thought there had to be a better way. There must be a better way than taking out 150 screws and 30 or 40 small to large trim pieces. You see, the center shift console has to be removed, which is comprised of six pieces in itself.
Why does my Chevy Trailblazer not have a heater?
One of the most common (and inconvenient) problems with the Chevy Trailblazer is when it has no heat coming from the heater. Not having a functioning heater makes driving much less comfortable, and can be a sign of certain issues.
Why is my heater not working on my Buick Encore?
If you have a heater core that clogged, it’s not going to be able to pass coolant through. Without the warm coolant going through it, there can be no heat. A bad heater core can also leak, so watch out for that. Feel your passenger floorboard to see if it’s wet.
Why is my Chevy Trailblazer heater not working?
While there are a variety of reasons your Chevrolet Trailblazer heater is not working, the most common 3 are a broken heater blower motor, a problem with the thermostat, or a failed heater blower motor resistor.
If you have a heater core that clogged, it’s not going to be able to pass coolant through. Without the warm coolant going through it, there can be no heat. A bad heater core can also leak, so watch out for that. Feel your passenger floorboard to see if it’s wet.
Where is the heater core in a Chevy Silverado?
It is essentially a mini radiator hidden deep inside the engine compartment behind the dashboard, which produces heat for the climate system. The heater core has coolant lines which connect to it and produce the actual heat.
Where are the radiator hoses on a Chevy Blazer?
Uncapping the radiator can reduce the internal pressure. Remove the heater core hoses, on the upper left of the engine bay, by pinching their hose clamps with a pair of pliers and pulling them off. Some models will have screw-type hose clamps; turning them counter-clockwise will loosen them.
What are the actuators on a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer?
The view below shows the three actuators and is taken from the perspective of the driver’s feet, looking above the accelerator pedal and towards the center of the dash. If you click on the picture it will enlarge to show more detail. This layout generally applies to 2003, 2004, 2005 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy.
The view below shows the three actuators and is taken from the perspective of the driver’s feet, looking above the accelerator pedal and towards the center of the dash. If you click on the picture it will enlarge to show more detail. This layout generally applies to 2003, 2004, 2005 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy.
Where is the heater core on a Chevy Trailblazer?
The heater core is actually inside the case that bolts to the inside of the dash. Now since I have replaced a few of these heater cores on the Chevy Trailblazer in the past I thought there had to be a better way. There must be a better way than taking out 150 screws and 30 or 40 small to large trim pieces.
How do you remove a HVAC brace from a Chevy Trailblazer?
So in order to complete step one of removing the brace, everything on the front of the dash that you see has to come off. Once all of those parts are removed and you get down to the cross car brace I can remove it from the truck. Once that is out, I must remove the HVAC case from that portion of the dash.
How does a Chevy S10 Blazer heater work?
The heater core in your 1998 Chevy S10 Blazer is radiator-style unit, used to heat the interior cabin of your truck. Engine coolant flows, continuously, from the lower radiator hose to, and through, the heater core, causing the unit to heat. An attached fan forces heated air through the heater core fins and into the cabin when the heater is on.
Uncapping the radiator can reduce the internal pressure. Remove the heater core hoses, on the upper left of the engine bay, by pinching their hose clamps with a pair of pliers and pulling them off. Some models will have screw-type hose clamps; turning them counter-clockwise will loosen them.
