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Car Heater Control Valve Replacement Service

How much does a Car Heater Control Valve Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac Tempest Car Heater Control Valve Replacement is $180 with $85 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1987 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$284.07Shop/Dealer Price$336.34 - $470.65
1988 Pontiac TempestL4-2.0LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$264.07Shop/Dealer Price$316.36 - $450.68
1991 Pontiac TempestV6-3.1LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$264.07Shop/Dealer Price$316.36 - $450.68
1989 Pontiac TempestV6-2.8LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$264.07Shop/Dealer Price$316.34 - $450.64
1987 Pontiac TempestV6-2.8LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$264.07Shop/Dealer Price$316.37 - $450.71
1988 Pontiac TempestV6-2.8LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$264.07Shop/Dealer Price$316.36 - $450.68
1991 Pontiac TempestL4-2.2LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$269.07Shop/Dealer Price$321.22 - $455.44
1990 Pontiac TempestL4-2.2LService typeCar Heater Control Valve ReplacementEstimate$269.07Shop/Dealer Price$321.59 - $456.10
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What is the Heater Control Valve all about?

The heater control valve is one of the many components that are responsible for warming the interior compartment. This valve controls the flow of coolant from the engine to the heater core. Most heater control valves are operated in three basic ways. A manual cable, a thermostat type system, or even engine vacuum can control them.

Keep in mind:

  • The heater control valve cannot be repaired, only replaced.
  • When the valve is replaced, a mechanic should inspect the other heater hoses, so that they can be replaced if need be.
  • If the heater control valve is contaminated or corroded, the coolant in the system should be flushed when the new valve is installed.

How it's done:

  • Pressure check the cooling system.
  • Test operation of the valve.
  • Replace the control valve if bad/leaking.
  • Fill with coolant.
  • Test operation of the heater.

Our recommendation:

Since the air and heating system is a closed system, a mechanic won’t be checking your heater control valve during routine inspections and services. Instead, keep an eye on your air and heating system, and schedule an inspection if you notice that anything is malfunctioning. If your heater either doesn’t work or won’t adjust, then you possibly have a malfunctioning heater control valve, and you should schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Heater Control Valve?

  • Coolant is leaking.
  • Heater does not work.

How important is this service?

If the heater control valve is leaking then you will end up with a loss of coolant, which will eventually cause the car to overheat. A properly working heater control valve ensures the proper functioning of the heating and AC system.

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Chris did a great job inspecting the vehicle, I live in GA and wanted to purchase a car in CA so I needed an unbiased third party to look at it for me. My primary concern was that the car was represented accurately in the online ad (there are a lot of scams online now), which he did, we had a great conversation after the inspection which did a lot to comfort my concerns. This was a "project" car and needed to be evaluated accordingly, it was something that I had planned on doing a restoration on so I knew it needed some work. My only critique is that when the car was delivered there was a little more rust than I had expected, I wish that he had pointed that out, I accept some of the responsibility for not asking enough questions during our conversation. Overall I am extremely happy with the inspection service and would highly recommend Chris .

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