I am thinking it might be the themostat that is not working properly but I don't have a ton of experience with cars. The car gets very little heat when turned all the way up and the engine temperature gauge barely comes off the bottom (cold). Any ideas? Thanks - J

 

probably is the thermostat

 

Thanks - John

 

Thermostat is a good suggestion. I had an identical problem with a Nissa pickup. Replaced
the thermostat and the tempature gauge rose to its normal position and I start getting my
heat back. Thermostats are relatively easy to replace and are pretty cheap. Just make
sure you get the correct one.

Good Luck!!