Trouble Symptom
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Probable Cause
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Remedy
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Coolant leakage
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From the bleed hole of the water pump
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Visually check
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Check leaks after about 10 minutes of warming up.
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If coolant still leaks, replace the water pump.
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If leakage stops, reuse the water pump. (Do not replace the
pump with a new one.)
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From gaskets or bolts
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Check the tightening of the water pump mounting bolts.
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Retighten the mounting bolts.
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Check damage of gaskets or inflow of dust.
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Replace the gasket and clean dust off.
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From outer surface of water pump
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Check the material for any cracks of the water pump.
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Material defect. If any cracks are found, replace the water
pump.
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Noise
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From mechanical seals
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Impeller interference
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Inspection with a stethoscope
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After starting the engine, check noise with a stethoscope.
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If there is no noise, reuse the water pump (do not replace it).
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If there is any noise from the water pump, remove the drive
belt and recheck.
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Inspection after removing the drive belt.
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After removing the water pump and the drive belt, check noise
again.
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If there is noise, reuse the water pump. Check other drive line
parts.
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If there is no noise, replace the water pump with a new one.
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Inspection after removing the water pump
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After removing the water pump and the drive belt, check noise
again.
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If there is any interference between them, replace the water
pump with a new one.
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Overheating
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Loose impeller
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Corroded impeller wing
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Check engine coolant.
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Poor coolant quality / Maintenance check
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Impeller seperated from the shaft
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Replace the water pump.
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
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Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle
(floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when
raising the vehicle using the lift.
Description and operation
Description and Operation
Electric Thermostat (ECT)
Overview
Optimal control of coolant temperature depending on the driving conditions
Operation Principle
Electric Thermostat (ECT) Structure
Repair procedures
Removal
•
Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle
(floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when
raising the vehicle using the lift.
Other information:
Description and operation
Description
The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.
The sensor consists of a thermistor that measures the inside temperature. The
signal decided by the resistance value that changes in accordance with perceived
inside temperature, is delivered to heater co
Description
Blind-Spot Radar is a system that measures the relative speed and distance from
the following vehicles by using two electromagnetic wave radar sensors attached
to the rear bumper, and detects any vehicle within the blind spot zone and gives
off alarm (visual and auditory).