Hyundai Getz Thermostats
Thermostats to suit the Hyundai Getz, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide
What Are Hyundai Getz Thermostats?
The thermostat holds coolant in the block until the engine is up to temperature, then opens and lets it circulate through the radiator. The practical Hyundai question is whether yours is a standalone insert or part of a housing assembly — on several of the newer engines it is the latter, which means the part you actually need is considerably bigger than the one you pictured, and it usually arrives with the sensor already fitted. Symptoms point in a useful direction too: a thermostat stuck open gives you cold running, poor economy and a heater that never gets there, which is the failure we see most. Stuck closed is rarer and far more expensive, because it takes the head gasket with it.
Signs You Need New Thermostats
How we match thermostats to your Getz
What changes across the range
Ordering thermostats for a Getz starts with the generation: TB (a single generation, pre- and post-facelift).
The facelift changed lighting and front-end trim, so a body or lamp part that fits an early TB may not fit a late one even though the mechanical parts interchange freely.
Worth knowing: the Getzshares the Alpha engine family with the Accent LC and MC.
What we check on thermostats
- •The generation code, because Getz parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this Getz was sold with Alpha 1.3/1.4 and Alpha II 1.6
- •Petrol or diesel, and whether the car has air conditioning
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the Getz is mostly long out of production but still everywhere on South African roads, which makes the Getz a used-parts car first and a new-parts car second. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Getz Thermostats — Questions We Get Asked
Will thermostats from another Getz fit mine?
Not automatically. The Getz sold in South Africa as TB (a single generation, pre- and post-facelift), and the facelift changed lighting and front-end trim, so a body or lamp part that fits an early TB may not fit a late one even though the mechanical parts interchange freely. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African Getz come with?
SA-market cars ran Alpha 1.3/1.4, Alpha II 1.6. The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
Is my thermostat a standalone part or a whole housing?
On several of the newer Hyundai engines it is part of a housing assembly rather than an insert, which means the part you need is considerably larger than the one you pictured and usually arrives with the sensor already fitted. Send the engine code and we will tell you which of the two you are buying before you commit.
What does a stuck thermostat do on a Hyundai?
Stuck open is the common one: the engine runs cold, the heater never really warms up, the gauge sits below the middle and economy drops. Stuck closed is rarer and far more serious — the gauge climbs fast, coolant bubbles in the header tank, and the head gasket is what pays for it.
What does a Hyundai thermostat cost in South Africa?
Our supplier network stocks Hyundai thermostats from around R149 to R4,500 depending on model and whether it is a bare thermostat or a full housing assembly — which is exactly why the engine code matters more than the model name here. Request a free quote with the code for the correct part and a fitting estimate.
How long does the job take?
About an hour on most of the naturally aspirated engines. The turbocharged units are tighter to get at and take longer. Have a coolant flush and refill done at the same time; the system is already drained, so it costs very little extra to do it properly.
My Hyundai never reaches operating temperature. What is it?
A thermostat stuck open, nine times out of ten. The less common cause is a coolant temperature sensor reporting cold to the gauge while the engine is actually up to temperature. A workshop scan reads live coolant temp in seconds and tells you which of the two you are chasing, which is cheaper than replacing both.
Learn More About Hyundai Getz Thermostats
Not sure which thermostats fits your Getz?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct thermostats for your exact Getz derivative.