heat not getting hot like it use to

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Asked by Amb. Adam Cain Jan 15, 2019 at 09:06 PM about the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT

Question type: General

Just recently i replaced the water pump in my car. and before that the heat
worked really good now noticing the heat in the car isn't getting hot i
checked the hose near water-pump and its not has hot like the hose to
thermostat.after driving 15 mile drive in 33 degree weather. what causing
that. someone told me it could be air pockets is that true if so how to fix it in
cold weather and not really spend alot of $$$$$$$$$$

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When you replaced your water pump, you either got a defective pump (causing no circulation), have a slipping belt (causing low or no circulation), or left air in the system. The air is probably the issue and can be solved by "bleeding" it out. Jump on the internet and search "bleeding air from the cooling system of a car" and you will find some how-to advice. Too lengthy to put here.

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well strangest thing last night i tried opening raditor cap and a little fuid sray out but didn't open all the way and left open coolant res and now my heat is working proprly now

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Sounds like it was trapped air and you released it. Make sure the cooling system is filled to the right level and motor on.

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