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 blowed-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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See also:
Servicing The Electrical System
1.
Prior to servicing the electrical system, be sure
to turn off the ignition switch and disconnect the battery ground cable.
...
Jack and tools
The jack, jack handle, and wheel lug nut wrench are stored in the luggage compartment.
Pull up the luggage box cover to reach this equipment.
(1) Jack
(2) Jack handle
(3) Wheel lug nut wrench
...
Tilt steering
Tilt steering allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can
also raise it to give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be positione ...
Hyundai Accent: Thermostat. Troubleshooting
Installation
