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Overheating and Engine Warning Signs in 2023 Renault Arkana Hybrid: Suspected Additional Water Pump Failure

Coolant level low

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Overheating

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Check engine light on

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Warning light in the speedometer of the vehicle

Hey folks! I'm a bit of a car newbie, and my 2023 Renault Arkana Hybrid with about 16,307 km on the clock is giving me some trouble. The check engine light is on, it's overheating, coolant level is low, and there's also a warning light on the speedometer. I'm thinking the additional water pump may not be functioning fully. Last time I took it to a mechanic, the experience was less than stellar. Just wondering if any of you have had similar issues and what your experience was with your mechanic. Cheers for any info you can share!

4 comment(s)


MonaRi

Hey there! Interesting, I had a related problem with my 2020 Renault Kadjar. Let me tell you, this wasn't something to brush aside. It turned out my Cable on the pump/control unit was defective, Just like you mentioned, the check engine light came on, the car was overheating, and coolant level was running low. My garage needed to run a thorough diagnosing session and some serious under-the-hood tinkering was done to get it sorted out. The issue with the pump/control unit not functioning properly turned out to be more complex than anticipated. I won't get into the nitty-gritty, but they basically had to replace the cable and recalibrate the whole system. It wasn't exactly a cakewalk, but once it was done, my Kadjar ran back like its usual smooth self. So definitely, get it checked ASAP. You certainly don't want this to escalate into something bigger. Good luck!

JakoB (Author)

Hey there! That's quite the headache you had with your Kadjar, isn't it? Seems my hunch about the additional water pump wasn't completely off the mark, given your experience. Honestly, I've been on edge since that warning light came on, so hearing that fixing the issue made a world of difference for your ride is relieving. By the way, I hate to be nosy but do you recall roughly how much you paid to get it all sorted out? Did anything else pop up afterwards that needed attention? Cheers!

MonaRi

Hey there! Ah, you're not being nosy. Just practical! I totally get that. For the problem with the Cable on the pump/control unit, the fix set me back by around 225€. Worth every penny, if you ask me, given that it solved the issue with the Additional water pump and got my Kadjar back in business. Since that repair, my car's been running like a champ! Nothing else popped up that demanded immediate attention. I reckon dealing with the problem sooner rather than later actually helped keep any knock-on issues at bay. Cheers!

JakoB (Author)

Oh wow, that's a relief, honestly! I was preparing myself for a much larger sum, but 225€ sounds completely manageable to fix something so vital. Your experience is definitely a testament to the "nip in the bud" approach, which I'm now all more motivated to follow. I'll definitely get an appointment with my mechanic this week and reference your experience with them. It's always good to have something concrete when explaining the situation. Once again, thanks for your help! I appreciate you sharing your experience, really put my mind at ease. Take care!

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