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Causes of water leakage in an automotive auxiliary electronic water pump and solutions

02-05,2025

Water leakage is a common failure for an automotive auxiliary electronic water pump. It may result in engine overheating or even damage. The following are some common causes and solutions:

1. Aged or damaged sealing ring

Cause: The sealing ring of the water pump may age, deform or damage after long use, leading to water leakage.

Solution: Replace the sealing ring.

2. Crack in the water pump housing

Cause: Cracks may develop in the pump housing due to external impact or long use under high temperature, causing water leakage.

Solution: Check the water pump housing. If there is any crack, replace the entire pump.

3. Damaged water pump impeller

Cause: A damaged water pump impeller may result in imbalanced pressure in the pump and consequently cause water leakage.

Solution: Check the impeller and replace it if it’s damaged.

4. Corrosion caused by coolant

Cause: If the coolant is inferior in quality or is not replaced after prolonged use, internal components of the water pump may be corroded and lead to water leakage.

Solution: Use high-quality coolant and inspect its conditions regularly.

5. Wear of water pump bearing

Cause: Wear of the water pump bearing may cause eccentricity of the water pump shaft and consequently result in water leakage.

Solution: Replace the water pump shaft or the whole water pump.

6. Loose water pump joint

Cause: Loose or poorly sealed joint between the water pump and water pipe can cause water leakage.

Solution: Inspect the joint. Retighten it or replace the sealing pad.

7. Water pump overheating

Cause: If the water pump operates under high temperature for long, the seal may fail and lead to water leakage.

Solution: Inspect the cooling system, and make sure the water pump works in the normal temperature range.

vika STO electronic auxiliary water pump

Technical improvements of vika STO electronic auxiliary water pump:

1. The integrated circuit board of STO electronic auxiliary water pump features a unique design, and is manufactured with placement machines imported from Japan. The problem of high-temperature burndown has been effectively addressed;

2. The inner diameter of the water inlet of STO electronic auxiliary water pump is enlarged by 3 mm , and consequently the water flow is increased by 23%;

3. The head of STO electronic auxiliary water pump is based on a full R-angle transition design, which leads to smooth water discharge, high pressure resistance, and excellent heat dissipation;

4. The head and body of STO electronic auxiliary water pump are assembled using fully automatic torsional power control wrench of Siemens, and is subject to 100% air tightness testing to ensure good sealing without water leakage.