There is no heat coming out in my Dodge Shadow. What should I check in order to find the problem?

The first thing you should look at is the engine temperature. The reason why cold engines warm up fast is because of the restricted flow of coolant by way of the thermostat thermal valve that opens when it's hot and closes when it's cold. When the thermostat gets worn, it remains stuck open or shut, which results in overheating or cool operation. With that said, the worn-out thermostat might be preventing the coolant from getting warm enough to heat the cabin. You will have to replace this component with a new one. But if the thermostat is working fine, then there must be grime build-up that's blocking the coolant's flow. You must flush this out by disconnecting the heater hoses at the water pump while your Dodge Shadow is cold and use compressed air to push the coolant and the dirt backward and out the inlet hose. Once everything is flushed out, fill the core with tap water and flush it out the same way before refilling with new coolant and reattaching the hoses.

The low beam lights of my Dodge Shadow are not working, but the high beam and daytime running lights are. What's the problem with my low beam lights?

It's possible that the low beam lights are not getting any voltage due to a faulty headlight relay, fuse, module, switch, or wiring. To narrow down to the actual cause, you can start by checking the fuse for the headlight circuit. If it's blown, you must replace it with a new fuse with the same amp rating and try again. If the new fuse blows immediately, then there is a short in the headlight circuit that you must find and repair in order for the low beam lights to work. If the fuse is okay, use a test light or voltmeter to check for power at the fuse. No power means that there is a wiring fault in the fuse block or between that and the battery. You will need to trace the wiring circuit to find the problem.

My Dodge Shadow doesn't start. When I try to turn on the ignition, nothing happens at all. How can I fix this?

Check the battery as it may not be working at all. The quickest way to check this is turn on your headlights. If they come on nice and bright, then it indicates that the battery and its connections are fine. You could also use a load tester to check the battery in order to get a voltage reading. If you're using an electronic tester, the battery should give a 12.6v reading or higher in order to be considered good. If you're using an analog one, the reading shouldn't drop below 9v during the test. Otherwise, the battery is bad and needs to be replaced. But if the battery itself is fine, check the connections next as they might be dirty or corroded. If you find them to be in such condition, clean them using baking soda mixed with water and a tooth brush.

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