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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Loss of coolant
  • Coolant hoses or tubes
  • Hose clamps
  • Coolant pump O-ring seal
  • Thermostat O-ring seal
  • Thermostat housing
  • Radiator
  • Transmission fluid cooler (in radiator) (may leak internally or externally)
  • Degas bottle
  • Pressure relief cap
  • Coolant pump leaking from weep hole
  • Heater core
  • Engine gaskets (may leak internally or externally)
  • Oil cooler (if equipped) (may leak internally or externally)
  • Heated PCV (if equipped)
  • Cylinder block core plugs (if equipped)
  • Cylinder head core plugs (if equipped)
  • Block heater (if equipped)
  • The engine overheats
  • Low coolant level
  • External engine coolant leak
  • Airlock in system
  • Pressure relief cap installation
  • Restricted airflow through the A/C condenser or radiator
  • Internal engine coolant leak
  • Coolant condition/concentration
  • Accessory drive components
  • Non-OEM engine enhancement components
  • Cooling fan
  • Cooling fan clutch
  • Radiator
  • Thermostat
  • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge
  • Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor
  • Heater core
  • Coolant pump
  • Coolant flow restriction
  • Engine oil in engine coolant
  • The engine does not reach normal operating temperature
  • Low coolant level
  • Thermostat
  • Mechanical fan clutch always engaged
  • ECT gauge
  • CHT sensor
  • The block heater does not operate correctly
  • Block heater power cable
  • CHECK continuity in all 3 power cable circuits. If any circuit measures more than 5 ohms, INSTALL a new power cable.
  • Block heater
  • CHECK the resistance of the block heater. If the resistance does not measure between 12.5 and 17.0 ohms, INSTALL a new block heater.
  • Noisy mechanical fan operation
  • Fan clutch