P0597 in Kia Telluride

[Donald]

Daughters Telluride got a P0597. It sounds to me that they changed from your normal kind of thermostat to some kind of electrically controlled thermostat that has broken.

 

[GSCJR]

Yes, it has a built-in sensor.

 

[Marcozi]

First step would be to clear the code to see if it comes back. If it does come back check the wiring at the thermostat. Also, check with the dealer to see if the thermostat is under some sort of extended warranty.

 

[Donald]

It's at the dealer now under warranty. Code was cleared and came back. Did Kia take a simple thermostat and make it more complex?

 

[Deamos]

It's at the dealer now under warranty. Code was cleared and came back. Did Kia take a simple thermostat and make it more complex?

It isn't just Kia. Mazda switched to what they call a 'coolant control valve.' From a quick Google search, it seems Tellurides (and probably Pallisades) use something similar.

 

[Urshurak776]

It isn't just Kia. Mazda switched to what they call a 'coolant control valve.' From a quick Google search, it seems Tellurides (and probably Pallisades) use something similar.

I think it's a Hyundai design. It looks kind of Howtheyride.

 

[GSCJR]

Did Kia take a simple thermostat and make it more complex?

See post #2

Subaru, amongst others as @Deamos alluded to, have made additional changes to this once simple design when it comes to flow and temperature control.