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How a heater works on a Kia Pop

When it's cold, heating is essential on the road when you go to work. And when the latter does not work we quickly regret it. So in order to understand where the problem is coming from, it is essential to understand how it works on your Kia Pop, at least the basics. The heating uses the temperature of the engine block to raise the temperature of the personalised tour, and generally the cooling device. In this way it duplicates. Also, the emission device, so that the hot air arrives in the cabin has a double system. There is a ventilateur which sends hot air when the car is running at low speed or not at all, and it is the speed of your automobile which makes it possible to send hot air when you drive faster. It's pretty clever isn't it?

Recurring heating problems on a Kia Pop

Broken thermostat

The idea is affordable, if the thermostat that regulates the heat does not really measure the degree of heat of the water in the circuit, the latter is affected. Even if your Kia Pop's thermostat does not activate well, the heating will still work. Because the temperature coming from the engine block will increase over time, and the cooling system in the same way, whether it is regulated or not. Our only hassle is that you will have trouble changing the temperature.

Air shutters blocked on the Kia Pop

This is a problem that occurs quite frequently. These shutters, which allow you to direct the air or adjust the intensity, sometimes get blocked over time. To remedy this it is simple, remove the cover and look inside how it was done. Activate the mechanisms to see where it is blocking. Put a little WD 40 to lubricate and voila.

Faulty fan on the Kia Pop

As you will have understood, the fan is effective only at low speed and in neutral. In case this heater no longer sends heat at low speed and you nevertheless perceive its noise nevertheless, it is good that this fan is undoubtedly defective. If all goes well, with a high speed the heating of your Kia Pop should work. If the fan does not activate at all, it should be changed.

Blocked hoses

The symptoms are relatively simple. In the event that your heating works but does not generate hot air or very slightly, the problem probably comes from the hoses. They become clogged over time and no longer allow hot water to reach your heating of your Kia Pop. In this case, unclog the hoses or put new ones.

Air pocket in the Kia Pop circuit

The symptom will be identical to those of the hoses. In case small air pockets are introduced inside the circuit, the water will also have problems accessing the heating radiator of this famous Kia Pop. In this case, it is necessary to purge the water circuit.

Conclusion

You now know where this problem can come from. However, it can happen that the problem comes from elsewhere, such as the air duct of your Kia Pop obstructed, or even a defective valve, however it is still less common. Leave us a comment if this tutorial helped you. See you soon !