2004 Kia Sorento

2004 KIA SORENTO
1,150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRMARCUSAMOS
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My heater in my vehicle works fine, until i'm in the parked position or sitting still at the stoplight, then the air gets cold, then when i move again it gets hot again. What could be the problem. I have a 2004 Kia Sorento.
Dec 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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That's generally an indication of a partially clogged heater core.
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:07 AM
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MRMARCUSAMOS
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thank you, someone also told me something about low on anti-freeze would that do that as well. if it is the heater core being clogged what needs to be done to fix it
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:14 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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Replace it.
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:15 AM
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MRMARCUSAMOS
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how much does that cost usually?
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:21 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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The labor time is over 5 hours so it's a major job. The part is probably around $100
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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MRMARCUSAMOS
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thank you very much!
Dec 8, 2010 at 10:28 AM
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