Thread: No Heat Idling
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Old 25 Apr 2004, 10:28 am
Jason
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Default Re: No Heat Idling

In article <HnGic.2469$pE3.2459@news02.roc.ny>, "Dave M."
<gadget@frontiernet.net> wrote:

> If anyone is willing to give me an idea about this, since it is not a
> "Honda"... I have an Acura RSX-S with a heater problem.
>
> I can let the engine warm-up to operating temperature (the temperature gauge
> registers 1/3 deflecting as it always did)and I get no heat at the highest
> temperature setting, manual or auto. When I drive off, I get lots of heat.
>
> Is my water pump impeller damaged? My dealer says it could be a valve. The
> coolant level is at the top.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave M.


I agree that it is a valve problem. You should also open the hood while
the engine is running to see if you see any coolant coming from the water
pump or any hoses--especially the heater hoses.

Jason

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