Seeking Advice on 2001 Kia Joice's Heating/Cooling Issue and Possible Faulty Cooling Circuit Water Valve

Hey! I had a very similar issue with my 1999 Kia Sportage. I've only got some experience with cars; I'm no expert. I had this same heating/cooling problem. It turned out to be a busted water valve plug and a loose cable connection. I took my ride to the local workshop. They quickly identified the issue and replaced the faulty parts. The repair set me back about 155 Euro. Saved me a lot of guesswork and headache. I reckon your issue might be similar, but to give you a more accurate advice, can you share more details about your car's symptoms? Stay warm & safe on the road!

Hey, thanks for sharing that! My Kia Joice has clocked up 126571 kms and was last serviced about six months back. Everything seemed pretty fine till a week ago, when the heating system started acting up. It doesn't blow warm air, and the defrost isn't doing its job either. Now that you mention it, I'm thinking it may have something to do with the connection too. Guess I'll have to take it to the workshop for a proper look. Anyway, I appreciate your help! Safe driving!

Hey there! Sounds like you're experiencing the same troubles I had with my old Sportage. The mileage on your Joice is pretty high, so a worn-out part or two wouldn't be surprising. But don't worry these things are quite common with older cars. Given the symptoms you described, it still sounds like an issue with the water valve or maybe a loose connection as you mentioned. It surely makes sense to get it checked out at a workshop. They'll probably do a good old pressure test to see if the coolant system holds pressure. If not, there's your problem. Also, they can check the valve and the cable connection. You know, the defrost issue might be related. Could be a problem in the electrical circuit, or it could be that your engine isn't getting warm enough to provide the heat needed to defrost. That might link back to the cooling problem. Just a tip: make sure to ask the workshop to check the health of your thermostat. If it's stuck open, it could cause your engine to run cooler than it should, affecting both the heating and defrosting systems! Fingers crossed the solution to your problem won't cost you more than my 155 Euro. Anyway, let us know how it goes at the workshop. Drive safe and keep warm!

Hey, appreciate the in-depth response and the tip about the thermostat! I hadn't considered that, but it makes sense. I'll be sure to emphasize on checking it when I head to the workshop. I'll let you know how it goes and hopefully, it won't be a huge hit to my wallet. Safe travels and again, thanks for the advice!