Hi im new to this forum and am the owner of a 4 cyl tacoma that has 115K on the clock- i was wondering if anybody has
had the same problem with the heater controls. When i last changed the coolant it wouldnt get any heat out if it idled
for 20min at normal operating temp-after a couple of daze
leaving heat on hot it started blowing heat at 155-160 degrees, so i turned it temp down and had to go back through the whole process of driving around for days untill it came back(not a problem now with the winter) but now its getting warmer i might just want to turn it down! : <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Do u think the cable ends for the controls have melted from all that heat? Its never overheated and the mix valve opens all the way too!! Thanks for your helpful suggestions in advance

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I have never had the problem. Usually as soon as I see the temp neeedle start to rise on the water temp guage I can start getting warm air out of the blower. Good luck. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

sounds to me like your thermostat is sticking. If it's gone 110K without having the thermostat replaced, I would start there. They are easy to replace and should run you $7-$12 for replacement. Chances are your heater cabling is fine. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

3-19-04 1926 EST. You might also look to see if the radiator is totally full = no air. Look at the cap and recovery tank to see if there is a problem there. Keep us posted what works finally. Ed

Some taco's have broken parts inside the heater box.Toyota has a up dated heater assy.Check under the dash and see if every thing switches ok.Send me a PM if you have any questions I dont get over here all that often