OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS
Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom | Check items | |||
Cooling system parts malfunction | Poor heat transfer | Water pump malfunction | Worn or loose drive belt | — |
Thermostat stuck closed | Engine coolant circulation | |||
Damaged fins | Dust contamination or rock clogging | |||
Mechanical damage | ||||
Clogged radiator cooling tube | Excess foreign material (rust, dirt, sand, etc.) | |||
Reduced air flow | Cooling fan does not operate | Fan shroud and motor as- High resistance to fan rota- sembly | — | |
High resistance to fan rotation | ||||
Damaged fan blades | ||||
Damaged radiator shroud | — | Radiator shroud | — | |
Improper engine coolant mixture ratio | — | Engine coolant viscosity | — | |
Poor engine coolant quality | — | Periodic maintenance | — | |
Insufficient engine coolant | Engine coolant leaks | Cooling hose | Loose clamp | |
Cracked hose | ||||
Water pump | Poor sealing | |||
Radiator cap | Loose | |||
Poor sealing | ||||
Radiator | O-ring for damage, deterioration or improper fitting | |||
Cracked radiator tank | ||||
Cracked radiator core | ||||
Reservoir tank | Cracked reservoir tank | |||
Overflowing reservoir tank | Exhaust gas leaks into cooling system | Cylinder head deterioration | ||
Cylinder head gasket deterioration | ||||
Except cooling system parts malfunction |
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Overload on engine | Abusive driving | High engine rpm under no load |
Driving in low gear for extended time | ||||
Driving at extremely high speed | ||||
Powertrain system malfunction |
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Installed improper size wheels and tires | ||||
Dragging brakes | ||||
Improper ignition timing | ||||
Blocked or restricted air flow | Blocked radiator grille | Installed car brassiere | — | |
Blocked bumper | ||||
Blocked radiator | ||||
Blocked condenser | Mud contamination or paper clogging | |||
Installed large fog lamp |
High-mounted stop lamp
Removal and Installation
HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP - WITH REAR SPOILER
Removal
Remove the rear air spoiler. Refer to EXT-46, "Removal and
Installation".
Remove the screws and the high-mount stop lamp from the rear air
spoiler.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse or ...
Trunk room lamp
Removal and Installation
Warning:
Do not touch bulb while it is lit or right after being turned off.
Burning may result.
Caution:
Do not touch glass surface of the bulb with bare hands or allow oil or
grease to get on it to prevent
damage to bulb.
Release the tab (b) to open the lens.
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Fuel-filler cap
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions.
You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and do not
smoke or allow open flames or sparks
near the vehicle when refuelin ...