Heaters Not Getting Hot

[jamiects]

i own a 2002 corolla t sport and the heaters are not getting hot, i have been advised to change the thermostat.

could any one give me any idea where to find the thermostat?

thanks

[nrgizerbunny]

if you follow the black flexi hose that comes from the radiator to the engine you'll see it (may need to get the alternator out), its a wax filled "black and silver box" about the size of 4 packs of cards i'd say.

[Mick24]

Have a read through HERE - would recommend having the Heater Matrix

reversed flushed while the coolant has been drained as they are know to give trouble.

Mick

[morgie]

Also worth having a read through this thread - Heater, air temp warm when temp set to max/hot. I have the same issue with my 2002 T Sport. Called Toyota again this week, but as expected they're more than a little busy. Good luck with yours.

[t-sportIRL]

Im going at mine now going to flush the matrix too so ill let you know how i get on in a while

[Theorist]

is garden hose suitable for flushing the matrix?

[FoxX]

is garden hose suitable for flushing the matrix?

Yea just turn it on slightly though incase you have a major blockage or the pressure may blow a hole in your heater matrix. I managed to use some cheap garden hose extender connections to fit the metal tubes.

[t-sportIRL]

ye im just back in from flushing mine wine garden hose and it worked ok no major block tho as it cam through ok after a second.

Going out to bleed the system now with new coolent but whats the best way yee found to bleed it??

[LAA69]

Blimey, not another one !!!

I feel your pain fella, best of luck .... ;)

[Monkeyzak]

i own a 2002 corolla t sport and the heaters are not getting hot, i have been advised to change the thermostat.

could any one give me any idea where to find the thermostat?

thanks

I was checking the water from the overflow. A garage topped up my radiator. 5 minutes. SOrted.