thomaskeller33

Skoda Kamiq Overheating Issue

I'm kinda freaking out here. My 2021 Skoda Kamiq with a gasoline engine is overheating! The check engine light popped on, and I noticed the temperature gauge creeping way higher than usual. I haven't noticed any weird fan noise. Could it be the car radiator itself? I am worried about the radiator fan, or maybe the fan blade is broken. Any ideas what could be causing this before I take it to the shop?

4 comment(s)

I had a similar issue with my Kamiq. Check the radiator fan. Is the fan noise excessive? Maybe a defective thermal switch or a broken fan blade could be the culprit for the overheating and the check engine light.

Thanks for the quick reply! How did you figure out it was the radiator fan? Was it obvious, like a completely broken fan blade, or something more subtle? Did you also have the check engine light?

Yes, the check engine light was on. Initially, I suspected a car radiator problem. However, the mechanics found out that the speed sensor of the radiator fan was defective. They checked the thermal switch as well, but that was fine. I'd suggest having the sensor checked out.

Took it to the workshop. You were spot on! Turns out the speed sensor on the radiator fan was indeed faulty. New sensor, 250€ lighter, and the Kamiq is back to its old self. Thanks a bunch for your help!

Join the discussion now: