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Heated Excessively

Trouble symptom Suspected Cause Correction
  • Engine overheated
  • Thermogauge indicates 'HIGH'
Visually check after removing the radiator cap.
  • Insufficient coolant or leakage. *Be careful when removing the radiator cap of the overheated vehicle.
  • Check air in cooling system.
  • After refilling coolant, recheck.
  • Check the cylinder head gaskets for damage and the tightening torque of the mounting bolts.
Check KDS & engine start
  • Check DTCs
  • Check the fan motor performance as temperature varies.
  • Check if the fan clutch slips.
  • Check for water pump adherence and damaged impeller.
  • Check the engine coolant sensor, wiring and connectors.
  • Check the fan motor, the relay and the connector.
  • Replace the fan clutch, if it doesn't work properly.
  • Replace the water pump, if it doesn't work properly.
Immerse the thermostat in boiling water and inspect.
  • After removing the thermostat, check if it works properly.

* Check the thermostat opens at the valve opening temperature.
Replace the thermostat, if it doesn't work properly.