Troubleshooting
Symptoms
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Possible Causes
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Remedy
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Coolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
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Check the mounting bolts
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Check the torque of the mounting bolts
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Retighten the bolts and check leakage again.
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Check the gasket for damage
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Check gasket or seal for damage
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Replace gaskets and reuse the thermostat.
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Cooled excessively
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Low heater performance (cool air blows-out)
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Thermogauge indicates 'LOW'
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Visually check after removing the radiator cap.
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Insufficient coolant or leakage.
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After refilling coolant, recheck.
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GDS check&Starting engine
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Check connection of the fan clutch or the
fan motor.
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※ If the fan clutch is always connected, there will be
a noise at idle.
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Check the engine coolant sensor, wiring and
connectors.
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Replace the componants.
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Remove the thermostat and inspect
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Check if there are dusts or chips in the
thermostat valve.
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Check adherence of the thermostat.
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Clean the thermostat valve and reuse the
thermostat.
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Replace the thermostat, if it doesn't work
properly.
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Heated excessively
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Thermogauge indicates 'HI'
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Visually check after removing the radiator cap.
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Insufficient coolant or leakage.
※ Be careful when removing a radiator cap
of the overheated vehicle.
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Check air in cooling system.
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After refilling coolant, recheck.
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Check the cylinder head gaskets for damage
and the tightening torque of the mounting bolts.
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GDS check&Starting engine
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Check the fan motor performance as temperature
varies.
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Check if the fan clutch slips.
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Check the water pump adherence or impeller
damaged.
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Check the engine coolant sensor, wiring and
connectors.
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Check the fan motor, the relay and the connector.
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Replace the fan clutch, if it doesn't work
properly.
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Replace the water pump, if it doesn't work
properly.
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Immerse the thermostat in boiling water and inspection.
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After removing the thermostat, check it works
properly.
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※ Check the thermostat opens at the valve opening temperature.
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Replace the thermostat, if it doesn't work
properly.
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