When winter hits, nothing makes pulling yourself out of bed harder than knowing there’s an ice-cold car waiting for you. Luckily, you don’t need to shiver your way to work until spring! Keep reading as Key Auto Group lays out the top reasons why your car might be giving you the cold shoulder, along with the warning signs that it’s time for an appointment. For the quickest fix, book your car in for a checkup with the certified specialists at your closest Key Auto dealership in SK or MB.
Not Enough Coolant: Despite how essential coolant is, you’d be amazed how many people forget about it! Without coolant, warmth can’t circulate from your heater core to your cabin. Coolant distribution can also be impacted by damaged hoses, air bubbles in your heating system, and buildup from debris, mineral deposits, and dust. Book your car in for an appointment with our technicians if you notice signs like bizarre fluctuations in your car’s temperature, or sweet smells around the engine bay.
Malfunctioning Thermostat: A stuck or faulty thermostat is another common issue with car heaters, as it can block your engine from reaching the necessary temperature it needs to. What’s worse, your engine could overheat if your thermostat is stuck in the closed position and can’t regulate your engine’s temperature. Look out for inconsistent temperature readings and cold air blowing from your vents.
Faulty Airflow: Whether it’s your blower fan or a blocked air intake, your heater won’t put out any warmth if it can’t circulate air through its system properly. If your vehicle isn’t blowing air or it comes through musty and stale, then it’s time to let our technicians take a look at your cabin filter, blower motor, and air intake.
Broken Circuits: It may sound obvious, but it might not actually be your heating system that’s the problem! With how high-tech cars have become, it’s possible that the buttons on your dashboard are faulty, or that there’s some other electrical issue like damaged wiring or a blown fuse impacting your centre console.
