sebring radiator heater?

My sebring convertible takes a very long time to warm up in the morning.
I can let it sit for quite a long time and no hot air comes out until I
start driving. The radiator is full of fluid so that is not the issue.

So, would one of those heaters inserted into a radiator hose fix me up
or should I be looking for another solution?

Thanks,
Dave

 

Check that the heater control valve is opening

 

Put the top up. Only kidding.
Are you sure the thermostat is working properly?
Also, there might be an air bubble in the heater core. I have had that
in several previous cars.
In the group you might find the air-bleed procedure to make sure the
heater core is always filled with hot fluid.
Doesn't seem to me you would need an auxiliary heat source....
Good luck.
Bob
Caravan/Voyager

 

How long is a very long time? Could be a thermostat... Definatley
worth swapping in a new one before you go to far trying to fix the
issue.

Steve B.

 

Check if lines to heater core are getting hot or maybe a problem a flap in
the dash. D.J.

 

you did not state the milage but i would first check the coolant level then
consider a new thermostat with maybe a coolant flush

 

The 2.7L is notorious for not warming up the cabin during a static idle
warmup. Newer vehicles will have a feature in the software to raise the
idle while parked to help with this.