How to Flush a Heater Core | 2012 Dodge Avenger / Chrysler Products

Whats up guys!
This is the process I took to flush my clogged heater core in my Dodge Avenger. Sadly, the heater core is too far gone and did not fully fix my issue. Hopefully it fixes yours. Easy job to do, aswell.
cars effected: 2012 dodge and similar years, dodge caravan, jeep liberty, Chrysler 200, and other similar cars.
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[@AutoMotivate]

What’s up guys! This is the process I took to flush the heater core. It didn’t fully relieve the issue, only because my heater core was too far gone. I know, I spelt Chrysler wrong at the end of the video 😂

[@M-Araujo27]

Thankyou, my friend the video helped me !

[@marcoshepard7850]

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[@truthliesopinions4591]

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[@normynorm260]

I own a 2010 Dodge Avenger. I am so glad that you made this video. This video helped me alot. Thank you for your time. AWSOME! 👍

[@interacter]

Thanks. I used your procedure with the minor modifications listed. First, I accessed the heater core hoses located on the driver side of the engine versus the firewall locations. Then I used a pistol grip nozzle with a threaded outlet to connect to my flush inlet hose, with the spigot only open a couple of turns so as not to over-pressurize the core. The pistol grip nozzle also allowed me to rapidly pulse the water through to help break up whatever was in there. I started with the flushing water into the bottom hose as you suggested and got maybe a teaspoon worth of fine opague and pink silt after flushing about ten gallons through. The anti-freeze that immediately flushed out was pink instead of orange and the silt was very fine and nearly invisible UNTIL I started slowly pouring the water out of the bucket. When I did the reverse flush, water into the top hose, I got an entire teaspoon of debris which told me that the bottom hose is probably the inlet to the core. I also noticed that the initial seven or eight gallons of flush water was cloudy, while the final gallons of flush water were immediately clear. However, in the end, the procedure worked and the heat appeared to be fully restored tot he passenger side of the cabin. Again, thanks... and good work.

[@aloneinmyworld]

What if the two on the driver side are blowing hot and the two on the passenger side are blowing cold. Changing actuator stopped the clicking but not the hot/cold issue

[@moncrt6280]

Did this today and it worked out on mine 200.. Thank you very much

[@chelseagalloway4047]

Wish I would have seen this before I bought a heater core.. this was exactly what I have having issues with, and over heating sometimes. I replaced so many parts

[@Randysfishingadventures]

I took car to my mechanic and told him i need it a flush and heating problem was fixed. Honestly iw working like the car is brand new. the car is a 2011 dodge avenger ...thanks for video

[@MrDumonic]

Did you try putting radiator flush in the core and let it sit for awhile? Then flush it out. It’s probably plugged and needs chemicals to break it up. I saw a guy do a reverse flush with an air hose.

[@jashank.15]

Hi bro i have a problem in passenger side heating so use any kind of liquid in water or just with the help of hot water to flush the heater core

[@joemartin3240]

Good video. You're right, it's a common problem. I've got a friend that only buys Chrysler products and is always dealing with heater core issues. In fact, he just had me replace every component on his 3.7 dodge nitro except heater core and still no heat. I'm going to try a flush on the core before I RIP apart his dash. I kept telling him it's the core but he insisted on replacing everything else.

[@AutoMotivate]

Ahhh, that’s pretty irritating. It’s might be to late, like my car. Our dodge only has about 68k too. Flushing it is pretty easy, so definitely do that. If that doesn’t help; for sure get an aftermarket one. Chrysler sucks 😂 Maybe even run the water longer than I did.

[@joemartin3240]

@@AutoMotivate there are cleaners out there too so I may try that. I almost got him ready to get rid of it, he needs 3rd row. We live in Florida so it's not like heat is needed even though we get our cold days. It's almost time for me to go back to Massachusetts for the summer so i just dont have time to work on friends stuff while i make money before I go.

[@AutoMotivate]

Yeah man. We want to get another car. Chrysler just isn’t worth it. Definitely not worth the time. Tara and I want to get the Honda Passport or Kia Telluride for her next car.

[@joemartin3240]

@@AutoMotivate just saw an ad for the new passport, could be a good buy. The new Kia is cool, I checked one out at the dealer near me. Gotta let us know what you do

[@AutoMotivate]

@@joemartin3240 that decision would probably be made a year from now, unless KZbin picks up, which would be nice. Id definitely update everyone.

[@LinkSquish]

Thanks for the video, I've done this on a Ford Taurus but on the Journey I wanted to make sure where the heater hoses were.

[@danejurus69]

Hey thx for the vids on the heater core. Just did the cut and swap like you showed. Now I just need to know how much coolant to put in her after I do the complete flush..

[@YouYa01-]

How much would it cost to get it done at like shop ?

[@zeechavez8455]

Will your check I’m engine light come in because of this and did you hear a flushing sort of liquid bubbling sound when you would drive ?

[@AutoMotivate]

Is the car overheating? Did you add more coolant to the system?

[@Joebutcher66]

You can also run a coolant flush with cleaning cycle does the same less work

[@buffdaddy2032]

I have a 2011 with the same problem. It's a common problem coused by Dodge not flushing the blocks afterwards so all that shit went to the heater core. It's a shame Dodge can't put out a recall as it's clearly there fault .

[@AutoMotivate]

I actually just replaced the heater core yesterday, and I’ll have a video of replacing it without taking apart the whole dash. It happens to a lot of the Chrysler products.

[@williamplatt6859]

@@AutoMotivate please forward me ([e-mail]) the video on the project. My 2011 3.6 touring convertible is having this issue.

[@AutoMotivate]

Hey man! I wish you luck on fixing it. Should be a similar process I took:

[@AutoMotivate]

Fat Ruck How To Replace A Heater Core- 2012 Dodge Avenger kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5SkqnuXfJl4bKM

[@FranciscoPerez-il3rv]

Could u please let me know what size (thickness) on tha attached hose for flushing

[@Trpr-dw4wx]

Not sure if this is too late but if you are referring to the gold piece that he connects to the water hose, that piece is just a general size adaptor and you will 99% get it right because its a common adaptor.

[@AutoMotivate]

I actually think it’s a 5/8th adapter, if I remember correctly. That should be the thickness of both hoses, aswell

[@rauldelosreyes9909]

Hello any tips for the 2012 ambient temperature sensor (not the air filter ambient sensor) t.i.a.

[@davidwisemanjr9286]

I have a dodge avenger it's blows cold out of all vents ! I have replaced the hose assembly and both thermostats.it keeps running hot any suggestions???????

[@AutoMotivate]

So, the ac is blowing cold and the car is running hot? To me, it sounds like there isn’t an fluid running through the heater core, therefor, the heatercore might have air pockets and that can make your car overheat. Now, with that said, the heatercore in these cars often clog up. I would recommend doing a coolant flush, replace the heater core (I have a shortcut method in this), then replace the fluid with standard antifreeze. You can try to do the coolant flush (when I say coolant flush, I really mean flush it with the proper procedure because the dexron is what is clogging the heatercore) and add stained AF. When you are bleeding the system, jack up the front end and really be patient. Allow the fan to kick on a few times and ensure there are zero bubbles. Even give it gas to help push the fluid around. But, like I said, I recommend replacing the heatercore in total

[@AutoMotivate]

Here’s the heater core replacement video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5SkqnuXfJl4bKM

[@deandrecullins2731]

My car has been overheating those hose aren’t not getting hot what should I replace if I already did the thermostat

[@AutoMotivate]

Youll most likely need to replace it. I have a shortcut on how to replace it somewhere on my channel

[@deandrecullins2731]

@@AutoMotivate okay also where can I find the drain plug for the coolant On the 2012 avenger I want to make sure it’s not open because underneath the car had coolant dripping from the bottom

[@underhill918gaming5]

Does this work for 2013 avengers?

[@AutoMotivate]

Yes it will. Should be the exact steps. Also! I would go ahead and drain all the coolant, aswell.

[@loganincorporated]

That camera jumping around stuff gets me sick. This one is better than alot of them. Useful info tho. Thanks

[@Eddie312.]

Great video man! I’m excited for the videos on your mustang bro when are you going to post some more vids of the mustang?

[@AutoMotivate]

Thanks man! Soon! I have a small video coming soon. I want to do suspension, wheels, and exhaust. But, those are all pretty expensive.

[@Eddie312.]

@@AutoMotivate Oh yeah I feel you on that one lol. I just got my license not too long ago and I bought me my first car, 98' Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9, and my god modifying and maintaining a vehicle gets expensive lol.

[@AutoMotivate]

@@Eddie312. Those jeeps are bad!!! i forget the issues with those engines, but they are very finicky. But, yes! $800 for wheels. $900 for suspension. $400 for an exhuast. I think im going to get a side exit exhuast.

[@Eddie312.]

AutoMotivate side exit exhaust would be great and would make for a great video as well bro!

[@aaronwoodruff4600]

What if its just blowing cold air

[@Delta.Garage]

Same deal. When a vehicle goes from one vent having heat and no others, the heatercore is starting to get clogged. When theres no more heat, its clogged.

[@brendonhullinger7317]

You’re awesome! Thank you!

[@Trpr-dw4wx]

Not going to lie you sound alot like Chris fix here on KZbin and your name is Chris lmao im not trying to say anything but you know what im saying 🤷‍♂️

[@AutoMotivate]

I’m catching what you are throwing out there. 😂

[@Trpr-dw4wx]

@@AutoMotivate good video bud, this is just what i needed to see in my first step of tackling the issue. I'm sure it will help so I'm grateful you posted this. Thanks!

[@hubstuckey9942]

That sounds like an actuator issue, not heater core. You can gain access by removing the cover to the glove compartment.

[@AutoMotivate]

It was the heater. I’m a different video I replaced it. Usually when an actuator goes out in these cars, they would start developing clicking noises before they completely fail.

[@antonfarquar8799]

2012 dodge 2.4 liter vvt casting sand in cooling system

[@AutoMotivate]

Same with the v6. You should do a proper coolant flush too

[@elsey1976]

Set it on fire...or sell it. Get away from Chrysler junk

[@jonathonholmes6711]

Frush the header core

[@AutoMotivate]

are you okay?

[@gblim398]

@@AutoMotivate LOL

[@عاطفالصالحي-ي2ط]

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[@elsey1976]

What's with your accent?

[@AutoMotivate]

It’s actually a speech impairment due to getting kicked in my face when I was young and my Mother not fixing the issue, even though my dad was giving her money for the dentist. She spent the money on her hair and going out. My childhood was a bit crazy.