Syan Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hello fellow Ka owners! As you probably know, the engine heats up to quite a temperature before the fan kicks in... I've been told by my local garage that this can cause a problem over longer term. There is also the case of the fan, which should work after the car has been shut down (if the temperature is high) - this never happens. It makes me worry a bit to be honest. Do you guys have any advice on what I should do? Many Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omendata Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Get yourself an OBD scanner - handheld or android it has saved me a fortune - handheld gives this sort of live info and also obd error engine codes £20:- bluetooth dongle for smartphone gives a lot more info £5. OBD Parameter - Car (Current):- Fuel Sys1 – 0 CL (Closed Loop) Fuel Sys2 - 0 Calc Load – 0.00% Coolant Temp – 87 Degrees C STFT B1 - 0% LTFT B1 – 3.9% M.A.P. - 97Kpa Eng Speed – 0.00Rpm Veh Speed – 0.00Km/h Spark Adv – 63.5BTDC I.A.T. – 24.0 Degrees C TPS – 23.13% O2SL - 11 12 02S 11 – 0.160V SHRTFT 11 – 0.00% O2S 12 – 0.270V SHRTFT 12 – 99.21% OBDSUP = EOBD MIL_DIST - 0km Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syan Posted September 16, 2015 Author Share Posted September 16, 2015 ODB on the way - bluetooth one :) Thanks for the info man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syan Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Coolant Temp Keeps itself between 88 - 95 C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omendata Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Coolant Temp – 87 Degrees C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Change the expansion tank cap to make sure it holds the pressure. If it doesn't circulate properly you will get hot and cold spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syan Posted October 3, 2015 Author Share Posted October 3, 2015 Well, today my car has passed MOT, no advisories. On the emissions test - the guy wrote: engine oil temperature - by passed - gauge warm. Any ideas on what that means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omendata Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I would phone and ask them - sounds like they couldnt test it - didnt even know they tested that as part of the emissions test on an MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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