96 gti vr6 heat problem

my heat wont blow hot for about 30 mins after driving. sometimes it doesnt even blow hot. the heater core was just replaced in october of 2009. i cant seem to diagnose the problem and would like some help figuring this out.

Thanks, Derek.

Hi hey your thermostat is stuck open it’s a really easy fix good luck!

Derek you don’t have good luck with heat in vehicles do ya?
GL

thanks, ill check that out.

nope not at all. i cant win with anything

Lmk if you want to sell

should i just buy a new thermostat? and okay but i dont plan on selling it anytime soon.

Yes, it’s prob not more than $20. Replace that, it should fix it. if it doesn’t fix the prob you have another problem :slight_smile:

okay thanks.

Oh forgot to mention I have a very reliable accord I would trade for your gti with cash on my end of course. Just keep that in mind

the thermostat is located near the coil-pack just in front of it (closer to the radiator) and prepare to make a mess as coolant will splash off everything.

its not forsale sorry.

It might just have air in the system. Especially since there has been work done fairly recently. Sometimes it helps to drill a tiny hole on the outside of the thermostat to let the air bubbles through.

its been fine since the work was done. its been doing this for about 3 days

probably a problem with the temperature blend door if its not the thermostat