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2009 Kia Rondo Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Thermostat, Check engine light.
Mileage: 105,000 miles.

Asked on January 21, 2013

Kia Rondo Engine Problem

I replaced brand new thermostat but the engine is running cooler than normal, its not heating as usual
Avatar Asked by ucharan

Answer

Replied on January 21, 2013

ARE YOU SURE THE THERMOSTAT WAS THE CORRECT TEMPERATURE RATING?

AS FAR AS "not heating as usual"

THE ENGINE?

.........OR INSIDE THE VEHICLE (COCKPIT ENVIRONMENT)???

FEEL THE HEATER HOSES WHERE THEY ENTER THE FIREWALL..........WHEN THE RIG IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE

IF YOU WRAP YOUR HAND AROUND THEM---IS THE HEAT ALMOST UNBEARABLE (TOO HOT TO HOLD)?---ARE THEY WARM?---COLD?

YOUR TURN

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
6,805 answers provided
Replied on January 25, 2013

The fan fuse was blown off. So I replaced the fan and the resister. The check engine light is off. However, when I drive the temperature does not hold it comes down to below quater mark..what else could be the problem
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Tiny Response from ucharan
1 question asked
Replied on January 27, 2013

It sounds like the thermostat is stuck open. If it is closing and restricting the flow of coolant like it is designed to, the engine would heat up for you.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
57,318 answers provided