Hyundai Sonata: Thermostat. Troubleshooting - Cooling System - Engine Mechanical SystemHyundai Sonata: Thermostat. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Symptoms
 Possible Causes
 Remedy
Coolant leakage
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From the thermostat gasket
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.
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.
Cooled excessively
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Low heater performance (cool air blows-out)
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Thermogauge indicates 'LOW'
Visually check after removing the radiator cap.
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Insufficient coolant or leakage.
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After refilling coolant, recheck.
GDS check&Starting engine
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Check DTCs
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Check the fan motor performance as temperature varies.
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Check connection of the fan clutch or the fan motor.
※ 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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Check the fan motor, the relay and the connector.
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Replace the componants.
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.
Heated excessively
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Engine overheated
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Thermogauge indicates 'HI'
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.
GDS check&Starting engine
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Check DTCs
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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.
Immerse the thermostat in boiling water and inspection.
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After removing the thermostat, check it works properly.
※ 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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