How to Fix Car Heater Cheaply

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
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    How to fix your car's heater cheap and fast. Car heating system location, inspection, and alternative replacement solution. All it takes is a relatively cheap device and some electrical wiring. If you don't have the money to fix your car's heater system, then this alternative could work for you. Car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +21

    ⬇️Things I used in this video:⬇️
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    • @bayouninja
      @bayouninja Před 6 lety

      Scotty Kilmer, just started watching your videos I really like them and thank you for making these videos. I have asked a lot of my mechanic buddies about my wife's 06 Pontiac Montana, it will not start unless I give it the gas, it just keeps turning over. do you have any ideas or tips that can lead me in the right direction of fixing this?

    • @christianorantes8999
      @christianorantes8999 Před 6 lety

      Scotty Kilmer, you are the man! I love your videos. They are really detailed and funny as well. You make them really well without drifting. All makes sense throughout them. You are greatly appreciated keep it up boss man!!!

    • @ole-ol1ok
      @ole-ol1ok Před 4 lety +1

      Scotty can I use a 1000w direct hookup to the battery inverter and a 500w portable ceramic heater ?

    • @jameswarren436
      @jameswarren436 Před 4 lety

      @@ole-ol1ok trust me when i say this...you either fix the heat in your car or sell it or ride cold. you have 3 choices. save your money all this hook to the battery stuff is a waste of money. i even tried running mine with a marine battery in the trunk....nothing that is 12 volt is worth the struggle

    • @mordys6305
      @mordys6305 Před 9 měsíci

      And of course you cant find it anymore

  • @Stormbringer090
    @Stormbringer090 Před 4 lety +9

    Just a heads up to anyone considering this... You will want to buy an in-line fuse to go with this. They are $5-10 and will save a huge headache if a wire goes. I have this heater and the instructions say to do this as well.

  • @brandon2076
    @brandon2076 Před 6 lety +254

    I wonder how many people are going to miss the entire point of this video(saving a buttload of money in exchange for something less aesthetically pleasing and a little less effective) and hate on Scotty for no reason. If i bought a used beater car and the heater went out, i would use this if the fix was too costly! Thanks scotty!

    • @p3l1k44n1
      @p3l1k44n1 Před 6 lety +21

      Because hey, it's smart to spend 1500 bucks to fix heating on a 200 dollar POS winterbeater. Don't matter if the engine has 500 thousand miles on it and it's just in the verge of shitting itself. AT LEAST THE HEATER IS FIXED.
      SMH.

    • @Basement31
      @Basement31 Před 6 lety +7

      brandon2076 I agree!

    • @keidilim12
      @keidilim12 Před 6 lety +4

      brandon2076
      Hes great, i always share his video! Please share with friends too.

    • @CaptDavesSportfishing
      @CaptDavesSportfishing Před 6 lety +3

      thought the same thing. I do video's about the same topics and EVERYONE misses the point. Because they sit chopping at the bit to be azz wipes!

    • @Lincolnator721
      @Lincolnator721 Před 6 lety +3

      I agree. I've had to drive a car without a heater in - 10F, but still better than walking in it. Wish I would've known about this cheaper solution at that point but it didn't bother me too much. I'm a Michigander and we Michiganders will wear shorts in the winter. Some just like to complain about everything.

  • @SCYTHE2525
    @SCYTHE2525 Před 6 lety +7

    I agree with Scotty. I have a Dodge Ram with a faulty heater core and had to resort to using a 12V solution to get through the winter. I read all the awful reviews and videos on the 12V blower fans. Decided to go with a 12V heated car seat. It actually works pretty well and if you aren't in an area with cruel winters I'd suggest you give one of those a go. They're not even that expensive.

  • @youngstrokesurvivor3510
    @youngstrokesurvivor3510 Před 6 lety +7

    I love this guy. Not only he educate you but also entertain you as well.

  • @itschriscash
    @itschriscash Před 6 lety +83

    If Scotty were designing cars, they would be cheap and easy to fix. I would buy one

    • @thereve
      @thereve Před 5 lety +5

      c a I imagine a Scotty Kilmer car would be a Pontiac Aztec with all Toyota parts

    • @dontrustwhiteyevery1
      @dontrustwhiteyevery1 Před 5 lety

      Me too!!

    • @uncrunch398
      @uncrunch398 Před 2 lety

      Only if also in charge of production.

    • @momo_bryant
      @momo_bryant Před 2 lety

      Same. Wish he was here so he could help me fix my poor car. This thing is a death-trap living on a prayer wrapped in duct tape.

  • @splomonaco
    @splomonaco Před rokem +4

    I've trusted you over the years to give great advice on cars and once again you nail it! Based on your review, I immediately bought one and it's cranking awesome heat and I live in Michigan. Thank you for these videos, you're the best!

    • @alidoll5678
      @alidoll5678 Před 10 měsíci

      You have a description? The link no longer works 😢 I'm in the Chicago area and my heater is out. Not ready to take out the entire dash in this cold.

    • @splomonaco
      @splomonaco Před 10 měsíci

      @@alidoll5678 it sucks, don't use it

    • @ChefMane
      @ChefMane Před 9 měsíci

      @@alidoll5678what did you do?

  • @thedevil9202
    @thedevil9202 Před 6 lety +1

    Scotty reminds me a lot of my dad. I️m a student at Lincoln Technical, and I️ was inspired by my dad. They both have the same personality and have me cracking up. It’s always nice to remember him when watching your videos Scott.

  • @vstarcruiser7141
    @vstarcruiser7141 Před 5 lety +11

    Thanks again Scotty!
    you always appeal to the average person... maybe youre in a pinch and just cant afford the big repair
    and you did your research again always giving the BEST most logical and cost effective option
    You Rock Scotty!

  • @denislostinlondon199
    @denislostinlondon199 Před 6 lety +2

    Back in the late 1970s, used cars had no heated rear windows (in the UK). The solution was to fit a stick-on screen heater, fed from the battery via a switch on the dashboard. On a cold and damp day they were so easy to leave switched on that a flat battery was guaranteed sooner or later.
    Then and now, it is always best to power an accessory via a relay that powers off with the ignition. I expect you will have a video on that subject.

  • @Miwrn1952
    @Miwrn1952 Před 6 lety +43

    You would have to be careful not to leave it on when the engine isn't running because I imagine it would run down your battery pretty fast.

    • @pklongutoobe
      @pklongutoobe Před 6 lety +7

      It might kill your battery anyway. Alternators don't put out that much current.

    • @billgateskilledmyuncle23
      @billgateskilledmyuncle23 Před 6 lety

      pklongutoobe that may depend on how much current it draws to begin with. It may not pull any more juice than the rear defrosters on cars which are just giant heater elements. My biggest worry would be catching the car on fire. It would just about have to be mounted in the passenger floorboard.

    • @pklongutoobe
      @pklongutoobe Před 6 lety +3

      The rear window defroster has a pretty low output, just enough to warm the glass (100W or thereabouts) and isn't designed to be run constantly. Fire would definitely be a risk with that heater.

    • @educatedredneck3342
      @educatedredneck3342 Před 6 lety

      I'd wire it too the ignition

    • @DAN007thefoxx1
      @DAN007thefoxx1 Před 6 lety

      More than I would need it for my car (eventhough its old the heat does still work) I could use something like that for when Im inside the house and just plug it into the wall.

  • @Bones12x2
    @Bones12x2 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The heater core in my truck had a coolant leak that made it unusable as it would literally start pumping evaporated coolant into the cabin... The estimate to repair it (from a very trusted honest shop) was nearly $3k mostly due to labor time..... I bought one of these and haven't regretted that choice for one second.

  • @ashleyrogers8141
    @ashleyrogers8141 Před 5 lety +3

    Can you show how to run the wires through the firewall in order to put the heater in the car?

    • @mariamaria2751
      @mariamaria2751 Před 11 měsíci

      I seriously wish someone would show how to do it cause it's like they just assume everyone knows how to do it , it's actually passing me off , I'm a stupid girl and I can't understand how you get it inside your car , it's making me so mad , I got no heat , and I live in the north.. ugh

  • @emtffzartman666
    @emtffzartman666 Před 6 lety +47

    Not sure I would call this "How to Fix Your Car's Heater"... more like "How to Leave Your Heater Broke and Bypass it, and Kill Your Battery at the Same Time"... love all your videos and I'm sure someone will go for this.

    • @encryptorEJ
      @encryptorEJ Před 6 lety

      since Scotty made a video on bypassing the heater core to receive heat, I'd suggest he do one video on bypassing a leaky Power Steering cooler.

    • @RealDarkFilm
      @RealDarkFilm Před 6 lety

      Where he lives it doesn't get that cold as some Northern climates so he doesn't know cold lol but yeah it also has a heavy current draw

    • @RealDarkFilm
      @RealDarkFilm Před 6 lety +1

      How else can you defrost your windshield

    • @BmwMe-uh9sy
      @BmwMe-uh9sy Před 6 lety +3

      kill your battery? what do you think a alternator is for

    • @RealDarkFilm
      @RealDarkFilm Před 6 lety

      lol go back to playing with your matchbox cars

  • @8bitMicroFan
    @8bitMicroFan Před 6 lety +6

    Shouldn't the heater have a fuse right next to the battery terminal? Having the fuse in the heater is fine as long as the wire doesn't get damaged.

  • @Eurospec73
    @Eurospec73 Před rokem

    Thanks for making this video about this portable car heater Scotty, I went and purchased it from the link that you provided immediately after watching the video, now I can stay warm in my car again, thank God for that 🙏✝️💪

  • @jonathandemyon5731
    @jonathandemyon5731 Před 6 lety +3

    Saw you posted it on Instagram and instantly watched

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety

      +Jonathan Demyon thanks for the support👍

  • @guysview
    @guysview Před 6 lety +1

    I love the sound he makes when he loosens or tightens things. That small grunt. Sounds like me. Scotty is great in my book.

  • @JSchrumm
    @JSchrumm Před 6 lety +1

    Knowing about the reliability and the bulky nature of these heaters my brother and i replaced the the heater core on a 1990 Toyota Corolla SR5, Yea it was a pain in the ass and took a while but it works properly. and we even changed out the blower motor resistor so the fan works properly while we had the dash out of the car. There is just no room for a big box of a heater in that little car. You are right about getting a Toyota though Scotty. His Car has 394000 miles on the original engine and still runs fine,

    • @JSchrumm
      @JSchrumm Před 6 lety

      A logical weenie roast.

    • @JSchrumm
      @JSchrumm Před 6 lety +1

      Really? You mean to tell me he's not a senator or a reporter? Or a Clinton?

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Před 6 lety +37

    I just sit my wife in the front seat, she's always full of hot air.

    • @04dram04
      @04dram04 Před 4 lety +3

      Sounds like you need a divorce

    • @mypaws5380
      @mypaws5380 Před 4 lety +3

      Tell her to drink bay leaf tea ( no more farts ) 😂

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks, Scotty! This is great. 'Wish you were running the car industry in this country. Common sense for the people!

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore Před 6 lety +4

    Another great video.

  • @roberthogan8031
    @roberthogan8031 Před 2 lety +1

    Scotty is the man.

  • @JayPoster490
    @JayPoster490 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks Scotty you saved me about 20 bucks.

  • @encryptorEJ
    @encryptorEJ Před 6 lety +4

    I’d like to find an electric convection toaster with fuses to wire up in my vehicle. Then I’d have heat and pizza while driving! oh yeah!!

  • @rafaelcruz1759
    @rafaelcruz1759 Před 5 lety

    I will go to get me one right now.Temperatures are drooping here in northern Ca. And I don’t have time right now to take mine to the shop. And to fix it myself. It will take me a good day. Since I will have to put the whole dashboard apart. Thanks for the video 👍

  • @magicrobharv
    @magicrobharv Před 6 lety +1

    Sometimes you just want an inexpensive fix. Great video.

  • @Kungpl0w
    @Kungpl0w Před 6 lety +3

    Scotty,
    Good work on this series that you have so far. I'm amazed by your video. Keep up the good work.

  • @christiansotterley3805
    @christiansotterley3805 Před 6 lety +6

    You could also theoretically wire a regular 12 volt Outlet space heater directly to the battery. Just make sure to add a inline fuse to it. A common one is the type used when wiring stereo systems.

  • @theumer5058
    @theumer5058 Před 6 lety +20

    Just the video I needed

  • @nothingmuch.3014
    @nothingmuch.3014 Před 6 lety +1

    Would it be possible to hook this heater up to a stand alone car battery inside your car, or is that considered dangerous?

    • @thomasjj1976
      @thomasjj1976 Před 6 lety

      Nothing much. You could, but you'd have to find a way to recharge the battery.

    • @jeffnorbert1871
      @jeffnorbert1871 Před rokem

      Yes, potentially dangerous if you use an ordinary flooded lead acid battery. Two reasons; the battery releases hydrogen gas at times and the bigger risk is it spilling acid in the event of a crash. It would be better to use an AGM battery that won't spill or release any significant gas or a Lithium battery. A heater like this will run down a typical battery pretty quick. Intended to be used when the vehicle is running using primarily power supplied by the alternator. Even then there is a chance it could discharge the car battery if a lot of other accessories are running at the same time.

  • @scrapper276
    @scrapper276 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey Scotty,do you have to disconnect the road pro go 12 v ceramic heater from the battery terminals when you are not using it?

  • @Karmah01
    @Karmah01 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you have a video about how to run the wires through the firewall? The heater in my car works great EXCEPT for the floor heat and I have no idea why! But I need heat on my feet and legs! 🥶

  • @Vittorio_Herman
    @Vittorio_Herman Před 4 lety +1

    Hopefully I find something like that in iceland .... this winter is creepy cold .

  • @LukeSutherland.
    @LukeSutherland. Před 6 lety +2

    You could also blow out the heater core and clean it with carb cleaner. Completely restored my heat.

  • @skylercolvin8119
    @skylercolvin8119 Před 6 lety +4

    i had two of those in my semi during the winter Becuase idling all night used a crap ton of fuel and it kept the inside fairly warm

    • @quewat3676
      @quewat3676 Před 2 lety +2

      How long does it run without draining your batteries??

  • @shortstuff_golf
    @shortstuff_golf Před 6 lety +1

    Funny question here Scott. I replaced and upper control arm on my 98 chevy s10. My shop has a grease pump machine that has a trigger that doesn't work so when you plug in the air hose it just starts squirting. So I went to fill the bushing with grease, filled it too much and a tiny hole was made on the side of the bushing squirting out grease. My question is, do you think flex seal could seal a tiny hole on a bushing?

  • @alfries9736
    @alfries9736 Před 6 lety

    Your right, I bought a 12 volt plug in heater for my wifes Town@Country, it blew the fuse and basically was junk, will try out the Road/Pro, mostly sold in Truck Stops as well.

  • @tonybaggett1984
    @tonybaggett1984 Před 6 lety +25

    Good idea for a beater car.

    • @dixiechicdana1
      @dixiechicdana1 Před 5 lety

      Mines definitely a beater! I have heat but smoke rolling out the vents even with heater and lower off, with it on little bits of plastic shooting out. That doesnt sound like a heater core to me at this point. Going to bypass heater core I guess and see what happens. Maybe transistor ....

    • @Chrisrobba
      @Chrisrobba Před 4 lety

      dixiechicdana1 I bypassed my heater core because I think it was leaking and low coolant pressure was making engine over heat I think, whatever it was it doesn’t over heat now but need a heat solution for inside so watching this. What you find out about your car that sounds terrible

  • @BobTheHatKing
    @BobTheHatKing Před 6 lety +8

    What kind of car is that in the intro? I love it 😍

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +11

      Campagne it's made in Quebec

    • @johndough4338
      @johndough4338 Před 5 lety +1

      @@scottykilmer ...will that heater defrost windows in the winter?

  • @jamesvalenti9288
    @jamesvalenti9288 Před 6 lety +15

    I actually thought of doing the same thing for the AC system...get a small wall unit, take out one of the windows, mount the wall unit in door frame, and bingo....better AC for $100

    • @NutsandBoltsAuto
      @NutsandBoltsAuto Před 6 lety +2

      Actually... there's a van driving around town that has a window unit installed. The person removed the rear passenger window, and mounted a window unit on brackets drilled into the van. It looks pretty sketchy, but if it works... it works.

    • @oldtwinsna8347
      @oldtwinsna8347 Před 6 lety +3

      Keep in mind a midsize car has about a 50k btu equivalent system. Your typical 5k or even 10k system wouldnt do squat for a 120 degree interior car on a summer day. And ac systems over 15k run on 240v which means you would need a generator installed which almost no car has.

  • @lordgarth1
    @lordgarth1 Před 6 lety +1

    Not sure the cabin would get warm enough to melt windscreen snow but for milder days this would work.

  • @DAN007thefoxx1
    @DAN007thefoxx1 Před 6 lety +1

    The heater still works in my old Mustang and doesnt leak, but it takes forever to kick in. Oh well. Its a cable operated system just like on that Celica. But come summer time I have the opposite problem, no working AC at all. So I thought I could get around that with a plug in fan and most of the time I find it just blows hot air. So I decided to get a proper AC kit and luckily it looks like I can do that without having to also change the heater unit.

    • @DAN007thefoxx1
      @DAN007thefoxx1 Před 6 lety +1

      crewboy23 A 65. And mine blows cold until the engine warms up to its operating temperature. It just seems to work inconsistently tho. Sometimes it practically burns me other times it doesnt seem to do much at all. When its 40 degrees outside and the cars been sitting for a few hours then it takes a good 15 minutes or so to start blowing very warm. Maybe I just need to change thermostats.

  • @MonaichFother
    @MonaichFother Před 6 lety +2

    I had something like this but I ran it from a 12volt transformer off the mains electricity. I had it programmed to power up an hour before I set off for work every morning. I'd come out to find my neighbors trying to defrost their cars yet somehow mine was always frost free? :)

  • @Horizon301.
    @Horizon301. Před 6 lety +1

    I wouldn’t expect this at all, I love watching these videos and seeing how some poeple can save money on their cars, personally only in warranty German cars for me but it’s still interesting none the less.

  • @MdVaDc
    @MdVaDc Před 10 měsíci

    I bought one of these last week. I havnt hooked it up yet but I'm going to soon. How much battery do they drain is what I wanna know. How long can they run if the car is off. Stuff like that.

  • @Phyllyps-Levine
    @Phyllyps-Levine Před rokem

    Love Scotty Kilmer

  • @bobjones8378
    @bobjones8378 Před 11 měsíci

    I bought two ceramic heaters with duct outlets and ducted them into the heater core housing ,you can't see them and it's no different than having an active heater core other than they get hotter I mix a little cold air and they're perfect

  • @jepperasmussen2581
    @jepperasmussen2581 Před 6 lety +3

    Nice start Scotty👍

  • @ellenhal1537
    @ellenhal1537 Před rokem

    Quiet, and great heat output. Sleek design too.

  • @cardo1111
    @cardo1111 Před 6 lety +2

    I appreciate a good vid on how to save some money, but what about the defrost function? I assume it would work once the interior of the car gets warm enough, would just take a lot longer.

  • @void6714
    @void6714 Před 6 lety +2

    I bought a $20 plug in heater at wal-mart for my 98 tracker and the plug in heater only blows cold air. I tried it all winter and in different vehicles. Scotty is right, they are a scam!

  • @tmont007
    @tmont007 Před 4 lety +2

    This guy is the shizz... I saw him in one of Pecos Hank's videos. ( Storm chaser dude, he's great too!) I trust Scotty.

  • @ronniebillhicks
    @ronniebillhicks Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks man, was JUST LOOKING AT THE PLUG IN ONES,.......very much appreciated bub'

  • @budsparks2407
    @budsparks2407 Před 10 měsíci

    hey Scotty hooked this heater up put in front of vents in my Dakota wired directly to battery put inline 30 amp fuse as they suggested my question is will the indicator light drain much battery or shut I put a toggle switch in cab thank you.

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N Před 6 lety

    Probably OK for areas that don't get really that cold during the winter. I can't see one of those working very well in the dead of winter in say Minnesota, or some other snow belt state. Thanks for the video. Great for the drive in theater in late spring....

  • @armourshooter5517
    @armourshooter5517 Před 6 lety +9

    Scotty just had to spin anything with tires~ 😂

  • @davinp
    @davinp Před 6 lety

    My 2003 Camry has manual A/C & Heat controls, but they did have the automatic option as shown in that Lexus

  • @Globalizmas-Keiksmazodis
    @Globalizmas-Keiksmazodis Před 10 měsíci

    I need something like this to defrost my windshield during winter time. I wonder how strong of heater can I connect to my diesel car without overloading my alternator? 1kw? 2kw?

  • @encryptorEJ
    @encryptorEJ Před 6 lety

    I messed up my temperature control knob when installing a new radio. It had a wire behind the knob that loosened or tightened which in turn flips a lever up or down. Once I figured that out I just flipped the lever up or down to open/close the heater core. I almost went the entire NY winter before fixing it!

  • @momo_bryant
    @momo_bryant Před 2 lety

    I seriously need this is my life! NOW!! Thank you!!

  • @alben982
    @alben982 Před 6 lety

    I have a tip for stuck vents that use electronic motors: Try pounding around the dash with a closed fist as if you are pounding on someone's front door for an emergency. Sometimes the knocking can move just enough for stuck or slow motors to get moving!

  • @BmwMe-uh9sy
    @BmwMe-uh9sy Před 6 lety +6

    i really dont want that big thing in my car but i guess its good for beater cars

  • @emin4704
    @emin4704 Před 6 lety +4

    I'm early, I like your content soo much Scotty, thank you!

  • @johne3999
    @johne3999 Před 6 lety +3

    Being from Houston I just leave my heater broken. Our winters are so mild we can just wear a sweater/jacket and stay warm anywhere.

    • @stevencorrea7982
      @stevencorrea7982 Před 3 lety +1

      And now it's 2021 how is it?

    • @johne3999
      @johne3999 Před 3 lety

      ​@@stevencorrea7982 yeah lol. I thought the coldest days were behind us. I was like that's it? January is supposed to be the coldest month and it was MILD. and then February 15 comes along. wow. that was totally unexpected. I had to wear 2 sweaters this time around. lol. I've never seen so much snow on Houston roads before, that's one for the record books. I just got power back a few hours ago, that was the worst part. no wifi!

    • @stevencorrea7982
      @stevencorrea7982 Před 3 lety

      @@johne3999 I have a generator I'm in Wichita Kansas we have power outages I need to get it to work. Never seen so much cold in my life I am so tired.

  • @justinhamlin7011
    @justinhamlin7011 Před 3 lety +1

    Will it defrost the windshield

  • @recoveringnewyorker2243
    @recoveringnewyorker2243 Před 6 lety +2

    This would be great for a vehicle that requires complete dash removal to replace the heater core! (such as a second generation Chevy S10) I've often tried to help people with failed heaters or heater cores by putting in an electric heater. But like Scotty said, until this unit they were all junk! Thanks for another great vid Scotty!

  • @grahamtotte7133
    @grahamtotte7133 Před 6 lety +1

    What about when you need to defrost your windshield?

  • @Quillemine
    @Quillemine Před rokem

    Would this be safe to run completely inside a Prius, where the battery is located inside the car in the tailgate (compartment near where you would typically replace a brake light)? Would I have to keep an eye on the back of my car the entire day? 😅

  • @tiredowalkin
    @tiredowalkin Před 5 lety

    My big old farm trucks heater core is weeping and I cannot find a new one since it's as old as I am, so I'm considering my options, and the electrical systems still runs with a generator. Looking at Universal truck cab unit for under $100, has a little heater core, fan motor, vents and switch. Several types on ebay. Right now I just dress heavy to haul corn.

  • @therealzooch
    @therealzooch Před 6 lety

    Thanks Skotty! You've saved me hundreds!

  • @ivancruz54
    @ivancruz54 Před 4 lety

    Will it work for a box truck. The truck use 3 big batterires. You think it will get burned by the batteries aoutput?

  • @paulramsey5695
    @paulramsey5695 Před 3 lety

    Ive got an 86 Nissan 300zx and the heat doesn't work the heater core leaks and the blower doesn't work would this be good enough to keep the windows from fogging up

  • @afrenchcanadiansoldier1334

    This is Genius, my prelude climate control has completely failed, this might just be my ticket to a warmer climate.

  • @andrucolkmire6694
    @andrucolkmire6694 Před 6 lety

    My heater core was bypassed when I bought it and I don't have the money to fix it I recently installed a 750w inverter but I'm having trouble actually finding a heater that actually works and won't keep shutting my inverter off

  • @semihiseri
    @semihiseri Před 6 lety +2

    Aren't the fuses badly located on that heater? Because if shit happens and the red cable running from the battery touches the chassis, somehow, it would be a short circuit. And that can end up with a fire.

    • @steveo782812
      @steveo782812 Před 6 lety

      Great point.

    • @jeffnorbert1871
      @jeffnorbert1871 Před rokem

      Of course and that is why the instructions tell you to install a fuse where the wiring connects to power. The fuses on the unit are not intended to cover the entire unit. One is for the heat element and one is for the fan.

  • @froyhernandez6920
    @froyhernandez6920 Před 2 lety

    Gotta love Scotty

  • @OneAuto
    @OneAuto Před 6 lety +7

    A friend of mine had one of those & I agreed about the fan.. It didn't even have the power to blow away the smoke from the melting wiring.

  • @bobbyw9046
    @bobbyw9046 Před 6 lety +1

    Yes - for a beater car to leave at the Railroad Station all day I could see it. For a daily driver that is not that old, I'd bite the bullet and get the heater fixed properly or do it myself.

  • @coffeebotography
    @coffeebotography Před 6 lety

    whenever Scotty says "but it costs a FORTUNE" I picture Charlie on Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

  • @spelunkerd
    @spelunkerd Před 6 lety +17

    That's an interesting idea. Of course heat is one of the few things in a normal functioning car that is almost free, because the engine needs to pump waste heat away, so the ongoing energy cost is just for the fan. I get it that an old car on its last legs isn't worth spending a lot of dough on. With this quality electric heater there is up to an extra 40A drain on the alternator, which will be paid for by burning more gasoline to drive that alternator. On a dark night with headlights on, the alternator may not be able to keep up, and of course it needs to be off when engine is off. Also even the best electric heaters can't put out anywhere near what an AC hair dryer can produce. AC Electric hair dryers typically deliver 1600 Watts of power compared to less than 400W for this device. You can see how the ceiling on power available from a 12V DC source is pretty low, regardless of design. It might work in Texas but nobody should assume it will work very well. Another option for cold starting in northern climates would be to install an AC cab heater, that you would plug in at the same time as a block heater, overnight. I had one of those AC cab heaters, and it worked great.

    • @robinsonsauto
      @robinsonsauto Před 6 lety +3

      spelunkerd I always love the way you think 👍

    • @jarnoob
      @jarnoob Před 6 lety +1

      yeah and usually the cars stock heater power is multiple kilowatts when engine is hot :L

    • @TrueBlueEG8
      @TrueBlueEG8 Před 6 lety

      I remember working on old bedford trucks and some had a simple vent under the windscreen which swept air over a big copper pipe fed with hot coolant, with some simple fins on it, it wasnt that effective but it kept the windows clear and stopped your hands freezing, but took ages to warm up :)

    • @5roundsrapid263
      @5roundsrapid263 Před 6 lety

      You could always use a propane heater, but there’s that pesky carbon monoxide..

    • @elNenio
      @elNenio Před 6 lety

      nope.. its about 20 amp or 250watts for the stock blower fan..

  • @theeabster1983
    @theeabster1983 Před 6 lety

    My father has a 2008 Dodge Ram pickup truck it's only got like fifty six thousand miles on it. Then passenger side Heat is blowing out cool air the driver side vents are blowing out hot air. There is no mechanism in there to control each side like you were explaining in the video. Any ideas what that could be

  • @MrThewildrider
    @MrThewildrider Před 6 lety

    Scotty, I have a rather interesting problem. I tried changing a tire today because of some alignment issues amongst other things on my truck. the problem happened in trying to get the almost slick tire off. I took off the schrader valve, tried loosening the bead, and it refused to budge. tried several things to liberate it, even tried (a rather stupid method) of using a jack against a tractor trailer on the tire, the bead would not budge at all. What would cause a bead to be set that bad?

  • @2001pontiacta
    @2001pontiacta Před 2 lety

    Well I am now experiencing the famous dodge ram(2003) blend door that breaks for my heater. So yesterday I ordered the ROADPRO, from Walmart(42.XX$). Hopefully it will help me this winter until I can tear my dash apart… 🤞

  • @supremekingjesus425
    @supremekingjesus425 Před 4 lety

    I got a 01 dodge diesel with two Batteries. Can I run this heater while driving? I'm not really trying to use it while not driving just trying to use it in Cold weather while I travel for a little bit. Can this work or nah?

  • @JeepinDan
    @JeepinDan Před 6 lety

    I really wish I knew about those a couple years ago. I had no heat at all in my old car for 2 winters, one of which being the coldest it had been in decades getting down to negative temps. I bought into the $20 heater, almost set my car on fire. I think I'm gonna buy one of those roadpro's to use as a rear heater in my Jeep.

    • @pashko90
      @pashko90 Před 6 lety

      Hey, just buy that parts, whch is gonna makes your car worm again. Fix your heater.

  • @marksreviewsandrants8554

    I was thinking when you first showed the heater I would but the cigarette lighter plug not the one you showed but just splice it into the wires,I used to do this with several CB radios.

  • @thabg007
    @thabg007 Před 6 lety

    funny i did something similar, i noticed the cigarette lighter ones are junk, besides that thin wire cannot handle the watts needed to power a heater, so i tapped into my already installed 4 gauge wires used for my amplifier to wire in a 300 watt power inverter for a at home 200 watt heater, my car heat works fine this just to have instant heat while the engine warms up. on another note, years ago my heater core was leaking, so i poured liquid aluminum & it sealed the leak, never had a leak again.

  • @teresoramirez33
    @teresoramirez33 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Ben looking for It's video

  • @jameswarren436
    @jameswarren436 Před 4 lety +1

    COMING FROM A GUY THAT HAS SPENT 14 YEARS IN A MUSTANG...REPLACING TWO HEATER CORES AT 500$ A POP. AND NOW THE SECOND ONE IS LEAKING A LITTLE. IF THERE IS A WAY TO HEAT A CAR SAFELY I HAVE YET TO FIND IT. ALL THE CAR BATTERY HOOK UP STUFF IS A WASTE OF MONEY. NOT ENOUGH BANG FOR THE BUCK A CAR DONT PRODUCE ENOUGH POWER FOR ELECTRIC HEAT. YOU HAVE 3 CHOICES...SELL THE CAR...FIX THE 500 DOLLAR HEATER which consist of recharging the air cond. in mine ..or bypassing the heater core and ride cold. the end choices you will have. if i ever buy another car i want to know where the heater core is at before i even consider. this is a nightmare you do not want trust me/

  • @milesaway3699
    @milesaway3699 Před 6 lety

    I had to check my calendar to see if it was April 1st!!! I couldn't warm up my glove box with that thing up here!

  • @darthmarth333
    @darthmarth333 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey Scotty I want to replace my heater core. The job involves taking out the whole dash and lowering the steering wheel. I would try it myself but I’m afraid I won’t be able to put it all back together once I take it apart. I feel like I shouldn’t even trust a regular mechanic to do the job and just take it to the dealer and get a warranty. What do you think? It’s a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 btw

    • @pashko90
      @pashko90 Před 6 lety +1

      This is simple job. Just takes time.

    • @NotMorganFreeman.
      @NotMorganFreeman. Před 6 lety

      Take your time, document taking it apart with notes and lots of pictures with your phone. Use paper cups to put the screws and clips and such in and write on them with a sharpie where they go. I wouldn't trust a shop to do this because they will charge you a lot. However long it would take you, is the same amount of time it will take them, then multiply their hourly rate. Also, they are not going to give a damn if they put the screws back in the correct places if they do at all. Research it first. You can do it.

    • @elpaz527
      @elpaz527 Před 2 lety

      A mechanic 👨‍🔧 said $1,000 for the labor on my 02 Chevy s10 🥺🥺😩😩 bad heater core

  • @johnvaldez8830
    @johnvaldez8830 Před 6 lety +1

    I think the big save here is tearing apart that dash to get things working. I'd hate to have to deal with that. Give me the cheap heater any day.

  • @j.n.josephs7880
    @j.n.josephs7880 Před 9 měsíci

    Requires you to provide a 30amp fuse that's not included and must be spliced in-line.

  • @pnolans
    @pnolans Před 4 lety

    My problem is my fan quit working. The heater works fine. But I think I will check out this gizmo. Thanks.

  • @antoniobrown8726
    @antoniobrown8726 Před 3 lety

    I swear you never know where Mr Scotty gone pop out,

  • @pablito2164
    @pablito2164 Před 6 lety

    Hi friends,
    I have been working in my 07 Buick Lucerne. I don’t have heat on the passenger side. We looked every single options and even we took it to a dealership to get a professional diagnostic, they concluded that the only reason that could not get hot air on the passenger side is a door or something has to be broken inside of the black box (heater core box). We removed the dashboard plugged in all the wires harness and tested every single doors or vents, all of them are working normal. Finally I bought a new heater controller the one that you can adjust the temperature, position of the blown air, etc and still not hot air on passenger side. Any suggestions guys!!! Thank you.

  • @bonez6349
    @bonez6349 Před 5 lety

    This is excellent for heating the cab but what about defrosting the windows...?

  • @jimfusco7546
    @jimfusco7546 Před 6 lety

    How I keep warm is, my wife makes scrabble eggs and toast. I have orange juice too. Before I get into the car, I crap my pants. It keeps me warm until I get to work. I put new boxers on when I get to work. I save money by not buying a heater

  • @33Skygazer
    @33Skygazer Před 6 lety

    Great new opener, Scotty!