defrost and heater is not getting very warm?

1995 NISSAN PATHFINDER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAGRIOT
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The heat gauge is not moving much and the defrost/heat is not getting very warm. Is this just the thermostat or maybe something else?
Dec 12, 2007 at 5:31 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Check that the thermostat has not failed and fallen apart. this would cause the engine not to warm up.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 12, 2007 at 6:00 PM
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STRAILER
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I agree with MHPAUTOS, here is a guide on how to change out the thermostat and I included the instructions for you car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Make sure you get the orientation for the thermostat correct or the engine will overheat. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

Aug 25, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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