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07-10-2007, 09:19 AM | #1 | |
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2000 Sportage overheating
Is this a common problem with the Kia Sportage? It heats up with the A/c on and at idle or in stop and go traffic. If I get moving for a while, it cools back down. Is there a fix for this? Or do I just have to live with it?
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07-10-2007, 10:49 AM | #2 | |
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Re: 2000 Sportage overheating
THis is a commonly reported problem specially in warm areas. It is generally blamed on the clutch fan that stops spinning the fan at the desired speed. Obviously the radiator heat transfer is good since ram air clears the problem.
either you find a replacement clutch for the fan at low cost, or like a lot have done, replace it with an electric fan. THe clutch fan as well as electric fan with relay and temp sensor components are available on e-bay. Detailed project instructions HERE
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03-29-2013, 09:27 AM | #3 | |
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Re: 2000 Sportage overheating
I have a 2000 Kia sportage that is overheating, smells like antifreeze when u turn on heater. Im thinking one of the problems is the heater core. I flushed the radiator and refilled it. The kia will idle and not overheat until you drive it. I was told to change the radiator cap and try some sealer for the heater core. Also the fan in front of radiator is not turning on at any time??? Does this fan only run when you are using the AC?? The fan does work because I ran some wires from the battery directly to fan and it started right up. Any suggestions?
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Re: 2000 Sportage overheating
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2 radiator cap change ? this is a hoax. however, pull the cap off, run the engine and verify for bubbles coming out. Failed head gasket is a SURE cause for overhating...if failed,exhaust bubbles will pop out . By the way, do you have to add coolant..? If it really overheats, do not loose money for a new radiator, water pump, like several do to no avail before admitting the failed head gasket... 3 The belt driven fan is thermostatic (if it was not changed for an electric) and takes care of engine cooling. The front electric fan is for a/c
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