Q: Heater is blowing but not hot. Repaired the hole in the radiator. Why doesn't heat up? 2008 BMW X5

asked by on November 30, 2016

I had a hole in my radiator. Patched it up changed the coolest now it's not heating my car. The blower work but no heat after an hour

My car has 91000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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