97 Explorer Heater Valve

[Leviguy]

Any idea where the heater valve on a 97 EXPLORER, v6 is located? The heat will not shut off and I believe the valve may be stuck open. I'd like to locate it so I can check it out. Thanks!

[vicv]

Passenger side, under hood, on the heater hoses going into the firewall.

[yotermanic]

Heat will shut off regardless of heater valve condition. I'd check the blend door.

[tonye]

Ihave a similar problem the Heater valve is OK, i now have it locked closed... It is vacuum operated, Does any one know how to get at the Inside temp control?

[chr97]

I don't know if this helps but I have a 97 and the heat shut off and would only blow by force,(open window suction or 60 miles) we replaced a black relay under the fuse compartment 5.00 and that didn't work we replaced the blower motor 45.00 by the way it didn't blow while on ac either.