2003 pt cruiser needs a heater core, is this needed to run the car?

Asked by polishguy2003 Nov 14, 2017 at 12:07 PM about the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT Wagon FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

cars heater core is not connected.

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No. You can loop the hose to bypass the heater core.

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Obviously you will not have heat or defroster. Unless you live in a year round warm climate you clearly need a heater but as a stop gap you can bypass it until you save up your pennies for a new heater core.

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