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2004 Kia Sorento

Tiny
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  • 2004 KIA SORENTO
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 1,150,000 MILES
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.
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 5:55 PM

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Tiny
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That's generally an indication of a partially clogged heater core.
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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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
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:14 PM
Tiny
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Replace it.
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:15 PM
Tiny
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How much does that cost usually?
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:21 PM
Tiny
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The labor time is over 5 hours so it's a major job. The part is probably around $100
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:23 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much!
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:28 PM

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