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1997 Kia Sephia Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Battery, Coolant.
Mileage: 230,000 miles.

Asked on December 11, 2010

Car overheats

Car is overheating when standing still
Avatar Asked by lopezsoldier

Answer

Replied on December 11, 2010

check to see if radiator fan is coming on. if not it could be a sensor or a relay or the fan itself. you can test fan by unplugging and applying 12v from battery with a couple wires.

Tiny Answered by fixitmr
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Replied on December 20, 2010

Check that the thermostat is opening, check the fans are working, are you using coolant? if these are all OK get the radiator checked for blocked core tubes, and get a head check done for a head gasket problem, also ensure that the radiator cap is working and holding the correct pressure.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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