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Cooling System Concerns-Overheating: Outline

COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING (SKYACTIV-G) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

Troubleshooting item Cooling system concerns-overheating
Description
  • The engine coolant temperature is abnormally high.
Possible cause
  • Engine heat generation amount is excessive
    • Engine speed is high and remains high for continuous long periods
  • PCM detects DTCs
  • Improper operation of A/C system
  • Insufficient air blow volume
    • Cooling fan inoperative
    • Fan rotation speed decreases (such as generator malfunction) due to battery voltage decrease
    • ECT sensor malfunction (value lower than actual engine coolant temperature detected)
  • Cooling system cap malfunction
  • Cooling fan motor component malfunction
  • Cooling fan motor component connector malfunction
  • Improper indication of high engine coolant temperature warning indication
    • Improper operation of high engine coolant temperature warning light
    • ECT sensor signal error
    • Instrument cluster malfunction
  • Fuse is damaged.
  • Engine coolant system malfunction
    • Improper engine coolant level
      • Water pump malfunction
    • Engine coolant performance deterioration
    • Coolant leakage (engine internal, external)
    • Improper water/anti-freeze mixture
    • Thermostat malfunction (not fully open)
    • Radiator malfunction (clogging)
    • Foreign matter penetration into engine coolant
  • Leakage around heater unit in passenger compartment
  • Drive belt wear
System wiring diagram
  • Not applicable