heat

[cisco]

i have a 2000 sportage the heat doesnot get very hot it take a while for the heat to get hot and even then its more like warm i replaced the stat still the same and i flushed it still nothing any help !!!!!!!!!!!

[cisco]

i guese i found the wrong sight i though this was about the kias can anyone let me know were the kia site is.

[rh2001]

Did you make sure the thermostat went in the right direction?
I had a similar problem with my van, first winter I owned it I couldn't get any heat. I bought a new thermostat, when I replaced it I simply pulled the old one out and put the new one in the same way. Turns out it was in backwards, the coolant builds up pressure and blows the thermostat wide open. It sticks there and I couldn't get any heat.
I was lucky that’s all that happened, I'm sure it could have caused engine damage.

[mgbgt1972]

Originally Posted by cisco

i guese i found the wrong sight i though this was about the kias can anyone let me know were the kia site is.

lol! grow up! just because someone dosn't reply to your thread in 6 hours no need to have a hissy fit!

[Mike70]

Or the heater core could be plugged or a hose pinched off. What does the temp gauge show?