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2005 Kia Spectra CAB heating problem

Tiny
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  • 2005 KIA SPECTRA
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Had the dealer replace the radiator and thermostat. Now I have no heat at idle in the cab. If you take the car off idle you start feeling the heat right away. The dealer has changed out the thermostat two times to fix the problem and radiator cap. They also replaced timing belt and water pump for my time and trouble.
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 AT 9:33 AM

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Tiny
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Did they try to bleed the system of any air that could be in it?
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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They said they did. They what to try lifting the front of the car up and leave it sit over night to try and get the air out. If there is any air in it. Does it matter if it was an aftermarket radiator?
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 AT 11:01 AM
Tiny
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Lift the car up to get rid of air? Good lord! No it doesn't matter if it is an aftermarket rad.
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Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 AT 11:53 AM

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