I've noticed over the last month that my heater hasn't been working correctly. It just doesn't seem to have that burn your feet off heat that the S10s are known for. I just assumed it was due to the cold MN weather.
However, last night I had no heat at all. It would only blow frigid air. The thermostat says the truck is running at a normal temperature.
On a possibly related note, when accelerating the vehicle makes a sound like a not so soothing babbling brook. I'm wondering if that isn't a problem I should have had a shop check out long ago.
Is there any obvious things that I can check myself to possibly fix this problem?
Please help... I'm going to be bundled up in Carhartt gear until I can get this fixed.
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04crewvt
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Sounds like the death rattle of Dex-Cool orange coolant. You might just need to flush the crud out and get some heat back or if it's completely blocked you are looking at about a $1500 repair bill.
[size=75]Why does the universe decree that if you have all the time in the world to work on projects you have no money and vice versa?
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Are you running Dexcool (orange coolant)?
Are you using the stock radiator cap?
Are you using the stock radiator cap?
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Whoa -I got an answer in before Brule that even sounds right, I think thats the first time since I've been here.
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Oh sure, you enlisted Reed to keep me distracted while you got the jump on this one 
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Just another possibility. Is your transfer case switch leaking atf into the heater/ac controls and other hoses? 
That could cause gurgling noises on acceleration and inoperative controls and blend doors also.
That could cause gurgling noises on acceleration and inoperative controls and blend doors also.2001 CC LS, pewter, stock, 4.3,Wait4meperformance, CFM throttle blade, Helix throttle body spacer, 4spd auto, 3button electric 4x4 shift, heavy duty factory suspension, Bilsteins, 1" rear wheel spacers, skid plates.