Monitor Scan Tool Data

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Kia Spectra5 and 2007 Kia Spectra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Allow the engine to cool.
Run the cold engine at idle for 5 minutes.
Check the engine coolant temperature parameter at idle with the scan tool.
Is the engine coolant temperature increase to above 50°C (122°F).

Fig 1: Monitor Scan Tool Data - OIL TEMPERATURE SENSOR
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YES
- Go to next step as below
NO
- Check ECTS for contamination, deterioration, poor connection or damaged harness. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure