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Just two days ago the following repairs were done: + replaced thermostat + replaced water pump + timing belt + cam seals 4
Now the car overheated and had to be towed by AAA, the repair shop stated that the thermostat didn't appear to be replaced at all. What might the problem be?Just two days ago the following repairs were done:
+ replaced thermostat
+ replaced water pump
+ timing belt
+ cam seals 4
Now the car overheated and had to be towed by AAA, the repair shop stated that the thermostat didn't appear to be replaced at all. What might the problem be?
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Are the cooling fans coming on ? What year an model Kia ? Most all newer vehicles have electric cooling fans turned on by the ECM / PCM -engine computer ! The ECT - engine coolant temperature sensor tells the computer how hot the engine is an when it reaches a certain temperature the engine computer supplies a ground to the cooling fan relay that turns on the cooling fans !
Probably not the water pump. The most common cause is rusted out/leaking underbody heater rear heater lines. The steel portions of the lines rust and leak coolant. The low coolant level will cause the engine to overheat. If overheated repeatedly these engines will usually warp the cylinder heads. This will cause severe overheating and may damage the radiator and other components due to combustion gasses entering the cooling system. A cooling system pressure test should be done to check for external leaks, and a block test can be done to check for the presence of combustion gasses entering the cooling system.Make sure to check coolant level in the radiator when cold, NOT in the reservoir on the inner fender. This could also be caused by something as simple as a thermostat or radiator fans that aren't working.
There is no adjustment on the cooling fan. If the car overheats, there are only a few things it could be. First, with the engine off and cool, check if the radiator is full of coolant and it looks clean.
The most likely cause of overheating is a stuck thermostat. You will need to drain the coolant and replace the thermostat. You can locate it easily by following the top radiator hose to the housing on the engine. The thermostat is under this housing.
You could also have some kind of blockage on your radiator. If there is a lot of dirt in the fins, air cannot circulate and remove the heat. Use some compressed air to blow the fins clean.
That is a VERY easy radiator. Loosen radiator drain plug and drain coolant from radiator. Disconnect cooling fan connectorsRemove upper and lower radiator hoses after marking them to ease installation. For vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles, disconnect transmission cooler lines at transaxle. Remove air conditioner condenser fixing bolts and radiator bracket fixing nuts. Remove the radiator, radiator cooling fan, air conditioning cooling fan and transmission cooler lines from the vehicle as an assembly. Transfer all necessary parts (fan assemblies, cooler lines, clips, speed nuts, fittings, etc.) to the new radiator.
Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome. Check your fan fuses first. They might have blown. If that don't help, you probably have a bad wire or bad fan. You can test the wires with a voltage meter to determine which it is. For now, you can hook a wire to the fan straight to the battery if the fan is not defective. This will allow your fans to work while the wire is on the battery.
There has been known promblem with the 03- early 05 sorento of radiator fan staying on even after engine is turn off, it is claim to be a electrical malfuction in the engine termalstat. However you may just need to check your coolant level and fill it up as there is also a promblem to the sorento's having a leaking radiator coolant resevior too. Pretty much I own a 03 sorento, and it has been nothing but promblem, but glad I got rid of it. However like I said, check your coolant level, and fill it up with 50/50 coolant to recommended level. Should be able to solve the promblem, since it seems your engine is lacking coolant and is overheating, and the fan turn on automatic even after you have shut of your car to help cool it down.
I don't currently have access to step by step instructions for your Kia Sorento, but I would imagine that it takes a standard tool ratcheting tool set to unscrew the bolts for the shroud, and lift any fans out of the way. Then, the radiator hold down hardware can be removed and the radiator should be disconnected fromt he cooling system (via the hoses) and then you can pull it out. It does not weigh much.
Installation is the reverse of the removal. --- recalls for engine follow:
Gasoline Engines 2004 KIA SORENTO
03/01/2009
KIA REMANUFACTURED ENGINE PROGRAM
01/01/2004
CYLINDER BLOCK DAMAGE - HEAD GASKET LEAK - POOR RUNNING OR HARD START, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE AND/OR COOLANT SMELL FROM EXHAUST, MISFIRE DTC - REVISED
06/01/2005
LOCKNUT RE-USE PROHIBITED
07/30/2007
CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT REPLACEMENT
Check fluid levels, make sure radiator cap is on tight, checks hoses to assure all good. And keep in mind, although new thermostat, it could still be faulty. (not likely, but a thought).
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