Pinpoint Test C: The Engine Does Not Reach Normal Operating Temperature: Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- C1 CHECK THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE
- Key in START position.
Start the engine and allow the engine to idle for 10 minutes.
- Key in OFF position.
Feel the upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Are the upper and lower radiator hoses cold?
- Yes : CARRY OUT the Thermostat component tests.
- No : REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER for diagnosis and testing of the engine coolant temperature gauge.
- Key in START position.