Recently lost heat in the cabin of the car

1998 MERCEDES BENZ 280
160,000 MILES • 2.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CL1180
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I recently lost heat in the cabin of the car. It was okay one day not there the next. I only blows continual cold air. I recently replace the water pump, duo valve/heater control valve, block temperature sensor, thermostat, checked all fuses, flushed system and have not replaced the auxiliary water pump yet. Coolant has been replace and is staying a the correct level. Also replace the clutch fan just in case and am at lose at what it could be. I ruled out the heater core due to the fact there is not smell of coolant when the system is on. I ran the diagnostics and clears all the codes along with changing the version code from OOP to P10.."not sure if this the right version for the care put I thought I'd just try it. The engine doesn't overheat but it doesn't run at its normal operating temperature at 80c. It fluctuates tween 100c and 80c. I am curious if the auxiliary pump would be causing these issues. I ran the car until it was at full temp and check the hose entering the firewall on the driver's side, which was quite warm and the hose entering the heater control valve on the passenger side which was cold. Not sure what else it could be at this point. Please help. Thank you Craig O.
Oct 24, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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MIKE H R
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sounds like the heater core may be clogged, try draining some coolant out and reverse the hoses to the heater core. over years have seen a number of those.
Oct 26, 2019 at 7:32 AM
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Thank you for the reply RITZEL and don't mean to waste your time but I'm not sure what heater hoses you are referring to. There are the 2 hoses coming off the duo valve/heater core valve, are there other heater hoses located somewhere else I'm not aware of that I should be switching over? Or do you think I should take it in for a professional flush? Thank you for your time. It is much appreciated. Truly.
Oct 27, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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Hello,

If I can jump in here. the auxiliary water pump must work for the heater to work this pump is responsible for pushing cooling through the heater core. I would remove the unit and test it to make sure it works. Here is the location.

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-heater-not-working

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Oct 28, 2019 at 11:36 AM