Heater not blowing when I turn the knob?

2006 KIA RIO
260,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ROBBIE SCHAFER FUCHS
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My heater fan doesn't turn on when I turn the knob... It was working most of the time before I put it in the shop to have the transmission replaced.... I need to know where to look if the fuses are all good and it still heats just doesn't blow it around at all.
Nov 20, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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Chances are the blower motor has gone out, but here is how to check the fuse for it and I have included a guide to help you test the blower motor's power and ground source.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-automotive-hvac-system-blower-fan-motor-a-detailed

Here is the blower fuse location which is in the fuse panel inside the car, and a guide to help you check it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here is how to change out the blower motor is needed. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

Nov 21, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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ROBBIE SCHAFER FUCHS
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I forgot to specify mine is the Rio5 my fuse box is different than the one in the picture...
Nov 21, 2024 at 8:42 PM
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Here is the fuse panel for the Rio5 which looks the same to me? Is this a euro car?
Nov 22, 2024 at 12:14 PM
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ROBBIE SCHAFER FUCHS
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I think Kia is Japanese? I actually did check the in-car fuses already and they're all good the heater randomly clicked on today and for some reason my battery light warning light on the dash is flickering unless I'm giving it gas.
Nov 22, 2024 at 6:39 PM
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It sounds like the blower motor is going out, but with the light flashing you should start a new thread for that problem. Here is how to change the blower motor out and a guide to help confirm the power and ground is good.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-automotive-hvac-system-blower-fan-motor-a-detailed

Please let us know what happens.
Nov 23, 2024 at 9:33 AM