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Diagnosis Procedure

  1. CHECK COOLING FAN (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN) OPERATION
    1. Start engine and let it idle.
    2. Make sure that cooling fan (crankshaft driven) operates normally.

    OK or NG 

    OK (With CONSULT-III): GO TO 2.

    OK (Without CONSULT-III): GO TO  3.

    NG: Check cooling fan (crankshaft driven). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN TYPE) ".

  2. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Start engine and let it idle.
    2. Select "COOLING FAN" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
    3. Make sure that cooling fan operates.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A ".)

  3. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    2. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    3. Start engine and let it idle.
    4. Make sure that cooling fan operates.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 4.

    NG: Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A ".)

    Fig 1: Connecting 150 Resistor To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Harness Connector
    G05739600Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK

    Refer to "INSPECTION ".

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Check the following for leak.

    • Hose
    • Radiator
    • Radiator cap
    • Water pump
    • Reservoir tank
  5. CHECK COMPONENT PARTS

    Check the following.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 7.

    NG: Replace malfunctioning component.

  6. CHECK MAIN 13 CAUSES

    If the cause cannot be isolated, go to "MAIN 13 CAUSES OF OVERHEATING ".

    INSPECTION END