No heat after replacing radiator

2005 KIA OPTIMA
150,678 MILES • 4 CYL
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PATRICIAANNMCKINNEY
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Had heat before I changed radiator, now no heat..
Jan 14, 2020 at 5:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are you have an air blockage. If the coolant is full, do me a favor. Start the engine and allow it to warm up with the heater controller on high. Feel both of the heater core hoses. Both should be hot. Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 14, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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