Contents Wiring diagrams Section: Cooling System (Mechanical) All sections

Engine Cooling System: Other Kia Rio III

Water Pump

SymptomsPossible CausesRemedy
Coolant leakageFrom the bleed hole of the water pumpVisually checkCheck leaks after about ten-minute warming up.If coolant still leaks, replace a water pump.
If leakage stops, reuse the water pump (Do not replace the pump with a new one).
From gaskets or boltsCheck the tightening of the water pump mounting bolts.Retighten the mounting bolts.
Check damage of gaskets or inflow of dust.Replace the gasket and clean dust off.
From outer surface of water pumpCheck the material or any cracks of the water pump.Poor material. If any crack found, replace the water pump.
NoiseFrom bearings From mechanical seals Impeller interferenceInspection with a stethoscopeAfter starting the engine, check noise with a stethoscope.If there is no noise, reuse the water pump(do not replace it).
If there is any noise from the water pump, remove the drive belt and recheck.
Inspection after removing a drive beltAfter removing a water pump and a drive belt, check noise again.If there is noise, reuse the water pump. Check other drive line parts.
If there is no noise, replace the water pump with a new one.
Inspection after removing a water pumpAfter removing a water pump and a drive belt, check noise again.If there is any interference between them, replace the water pump with a new one.
OverheatingDamaged impeller Loosened impellerLoosened impellerCorrosion of the impeller wingCheck engine coolant. Poor coolant quality/Maintenance check
Impeller separation from the shaftReplace the water pump.

Scheme 31

Scheme 31: Components

Air conditioning type

The cooling fan operates in 2 stages (HIGH/LOW). The engine control module (ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation.

Fan Motor

  1. Disconnect the fan motor connector from the resistor.
  2. Connect the battery voltage to the "+" terminal and ground to "-" terminal.
  3. Check the cooling fan motor operates well.