Engine Overheat Troubleshooting |
Inspection |
Remedy |
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Visual inspection |
Inspect for shortage of coolant in reservoir tank . |
Reinspect after replenishing coolant. |
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Inspect for coolant pollution after removing radiator cap.
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Reinspect after replacing coolant. |
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Inspect for leakage and loose coolant hoses (radiator hose, heater hose,
oil cooler hose, etc.). |
Reinspect for leakage after reinstalling hoses and clamps. |
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Inspect for leakage on water inlet fitting mounting part. |
Reinspect for leakage after replacing O-ring. |
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Reinspect for leakage after tightening to the specified torque. |
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Inspect drive belt (for normal operation of water pump). |
Adjust drive belt tension or replace. |
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Inspect for leakage on water pump gasket mounting part. |
Reinspect for leakage after replacing gasket. |
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Reinspect for leakage after tightening to the specified torque. |
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Inspect for loose coolant temperature sensor, cooling fan connector and
pin. |
Reinstall loose connector. |
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Replace relevant part if connector pin is damaged. |
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Inspect operation status of cooling fan. - Check operation status by switching ON/OFF the heater control A/C.
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Check mounting status of ground cable. |
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Diagnostic device |
Inspect self-diagnostic code using KDS/GDS. |
Check coolant temperature sensor, wiring, connector, etc. |
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Unit inspection |
Inspect water pump impeller. |
Replace water pump. |
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Inspect for foreign materials and status of thermostat valve. |
Inspect unit after removing foreign materials. |
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Inspect for stuck thermostat valve. - Immerse thermostat in water heated to over 95°C (203°F), then heat for at least 3 minutes to check valve lift.
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Check valve lift. - Replace thermostat if valve lift is below specification or valve is stuck. |
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) (check engine light)
This indicator light is part of the Engine
Control System which monitors various
emission control system components. If
this light illuminates while driving, it indicates
that a potential problem has been
detected somewhere in the emission
control system.
This light will also illumina ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the brakes
are wet. If there is a risk the parking
brake may freeze, apply it only temporarily
wh ...