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Loss of Coolant - Starter/Generator Control Module

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Loss of Coolant - Starter/Generator Control Module

Step Action Yes No
DEFINITION: The starter/generator control module (SGCM) cooling system is loosing coolant either internally or externally.
1 Were you sent here from Symptoms, or another diagnostic table? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Engine Cooling 
2 Repair any present DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling .
Is the action complete?
Go to Step 3  -
3 Inspect the coolant level.
Is the coolant at the proper level?
Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4 Fill the SGCM cooling system to the proper level. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System - Starter/Generator Control Module .
Is the action complete?
Go to Step 5  -
5 Visually inspect the hoses, pipes and hose clamps.
Are any of the hoses, clamps or pipes leaking?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 6 
6 Visually inspect the following components:
  • SGCM coolant pressure cap
  • SGCM coolant pump
  • SGCM coolant tank
  • SGCM radiator
  • Starter/generator control module

Are any of the listed components leaking?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 7 
7
  1. Pressure test the SGCM cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing - Starter/Generator Control Module .
  2. With the cooling system pressurized, visually inspect the components listed in steps 5 and 6.
Are any leaks present?
Go to Step 10  Go to Step 8 
8 Pressure test the SGCM coolant pressure cap. Refer to Pressure Cap Testing - Starter/Generator Control Module .
Does the coolant pressure cap hold pressure?
Go to Step 11  Go to Step 9 
9 Replace the coolant pressure cap.
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 11  -
10 Repair or replace the leaking component. Refer to the appropriate repair.
Is the repair complete?
Go to Step 11  -
11 Operate the system in order to verify the repair.
Did you find and correct the condition?
System OK Go to Step 2