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Heat on blowing cold air only

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by tved, Aug 21, 2025.

  1. Aug 21, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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    tved

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    Haven’t used my heat in six months. Now when I call for heat I only get cold air.
    Any suggestions?
     
  2. Aug 21, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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    Buck Henry

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    Not trying to be a smart ass, but do you still have the AC button on? Also, what is your temp knob set at?
     
  3. Aug 21, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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    b_r_o

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    Check the coolant level. The heater core is kinda the high point in the cooling system so if the coolant level drops a bit the heater core can get starved of hot coolant.

    If the coolant level is full look for a blend door issue behind the dash

    Grab both heater hoses going into the firewall and see if they're both hot
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    where do you live to need heat already? We could ship you some.
     
  5. Aug 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    It could be an open thermostat. Or as someone suggested. Check heater hoses for temperature
     
  6. Aug 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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    That one old guy

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    Or an actuator door switch
     
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    Good point, if hoses are hot. Then likely clogged core. Or actuator
     
  8. Aug 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    lol. My first thought too. We have plenty of heat even up here in the great white north.

    Temp in the mid 80s and due points in the mid 70’s. It feels like Miami without the ocean breeze and the million dollar boats.
     
  9. Aug 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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    Phlogiston

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    My truck is naturally hot
     
  10. Aug 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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    b_r_o

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