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Tim Rotherham Posted on Mar 24, 2018

My aldi wet heating system heats the water up fine but doesn't heat the caravan up on electric any ideas it's getting cold now

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Check the expansion tank for proper level of glycol heat transfer fluid. When hot it must be between the low and high level markes. Your expansion tank may be hidden behind a panel depending on manufacturer.

If level is low, you may have an air bubble in the system. Add antifreeze and find circulator pump. Turn pump up to high and set thermostat to highest temperature to force pump to run. Open bleeders found in one or more places in heating system to release air pockets. Leave pump on for 1/2 hour or so to gradually remove all air from system and release through expansion tank. Refill tank as necessary keeping level between high and low marks.

Turn pump speed back to normal for your comfort - mine gurgles in expansion tank if set above 2 on the adjustment knob found on face of pump motor.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 06, 2008

SOURCE: 2001 Grand Caravan no heat and occasional over heating.

depends on the engine....a 2.4 requires the removal of the timing belt......on a 3.3 /3.8 the water pump is on the passenger side close to the fire wall.look for an orange or green coored residue in the vacinity of the pump....i would bet its leaking

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 07, 2008

SOURCE: cold air blows out of heating system

might need a heater core

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 04, 2008

SOURCE: no heat

1 Inspect Cooling System Mix Coolant level low or flow is restricted. grey_line.gif 2 Inspect Thermostat Thermostat stuck closed grey_line.gif 3 Inspect Heater Control Valve Leaking or defective heater control valve.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 06, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with no heat

check the coolant level. b-4 you start vehicle in morning, open radiator cap then start vehicle if level drops add until full then replace cap.

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  • Posted on May 07, 2011

SOURCE: My 2003 dodge caravan only

Please see my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6235876-no_heat_fan_blowing_cold_air . These are genericinstructions. If you get stuck or need specific instructions for your car, please get back to me with model, year and engine info.
Your blend door actuator is on front of the heater box by the core. Check to see if it is actuating when you change the temp setting. Take it off to see if you can open/close the door by hand. Let me know what you discover for additional help.
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