My temperature gauge spiked up to hot, my heater stopped ...
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J Hall
233 days ago
Hello, my name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I will do what I can to assist you with this overheating problem. There are only a few reasons why your [engine](/topics-engine-chrysler/) overheated. The most common one is that the cooling fan or fans quick working. But you could have also lost the [water pump](/topics-water-pump-chrysler/) belt or the [thermostat](/topics-thermostat-chrysler/) has failed. The cooling fans are electrically operated based on engine temperature. They are also computer controlled. The easiest thing for you to check right away is the belt. Look at the front of the engine (the passenger side of the car) and make sure the belt is still there. After that, you will have to do some electrical diagnosis, and you may need a scan tool to help you.
Customer
233 days ago
Would that cause the lose of the heater as well?
J Hall
233 days ago
If the coolant level drops suddenly, all the coolant drains out of the heater core. Without coolant running through the core, there is no heat.
Did the heater blower quit working, or did the heater just quit blowing hot air?
Customer
233 days ago
It started blowing cold air
J Hall
233 days ago
If you want, I can send you the wiring diagram for the cooling fans. However, you will have to use a DMM to perform the electrical measurements in order to diagnose the problem.
J Hall
233 days ago
If you don't think you will be able to diagnose the cooling fans yourself, then make sure you have a qualified mechanic or reputable repair shop do the work for you. If you need any other information from me, please let me know and I will do what I can to assist you. I wish you well, and thank you for using JustAnswer.
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