Inspecting For Inlet Restrictions
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Inadequate heater performance may be caused by a metal casting restriction in the heater hose inlet.
WARNING:
Do not loosen the radiator draincock with the system hot and under pressure. Serious burns from the coolant can occur.
- Drain the coolant cooling system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the heater hose.
- Inspect the inlet for metal casting flash or other restrictions.