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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION

    With CONSULT 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Perform "FAN DUTY CONTROL" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT.
    3. Make sure that cooling fan speed varies according to the percentage.

    Without CONSULT 

    1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION .
    2. Make sure that cooling fan operates.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 2  .

    NO 

    Go to DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

  2. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK-I

    Check cooling system for leak. Refer to INSPECTION .

    Is leakage detected?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 3  .

    NO 

    GO TO STEP 4  .

  3. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK-II

    Check the following for leak.

    • Hose
    • Radiator
    • Water pump

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  4. CHECK RADIATOR CAP

    Check radiator cap. Refer to INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 5  .

    NO 

    Replace radiator cap. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

  5. CHECK THERMOSTAT

    Check thermostat. Refer to INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 6  .

    NO 

    Replace thermostat. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

  6. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

    Refer to COMPONENT INSPECTION .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES 

    GO TO STEP 7  .

    NO 

    Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW .

  7. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES

    If the cause cannot be isolated, check the following.

    Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Refer to
    OFF 1
    • Blocked radiator
    • Blocked condenser
    • Blocked radiator grille
    • Blocked bumper
    • Visual
    No blocking -
    2
    • Coolant mixture
    • Coolant tester
    ANTI-FREEZE COOLANT MIXTURE RATIO
    3
    • Coolant level
    • Visual
    Coolant up to MAX level in reservoir tank and radiator filler neck INSPECTION
    4
    • Radiator cap
    • Pressure tester
    INSPECTION
    ON*2 5
    • Coolant leaks
    • Visual
    No leaks INSPECTION
    ON*2 6
    • Thermostat
    • Touch the upper and lower radiator hoses
    Both hoses should be hot INSPECTION
    ON*1 7
    • Cooling fan
    • CONSULT
    Operating COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK
    OFF 8
    • Combustion gas leak
    • Color checker chemical tester 4 Gas analyzer
    Negative -
    ON*3 9
    • Coolant temperature gauge
    • Visual
    Gauge less than 3/4 when driving -
    • Coolant overflow to reservoir tank
    • Visual
    No overflow during driving and idling INSPECTION
    OFF*4 10
    • Coolant return from reservoir tank to radiator
    • Visual
    Should be initial level in reservoir tank INSPECTION
    OFF 11
    • Cylinder head
    • Straight gauge feeler gauge
    0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maximum distortion (warping) INSPECTION
    12
    • Cylinder block and pistons
    • Visual
    No scuffing on cylinder walls or piston INSPECTION

    *1: Turn the ignition switch ON.

    *2: Engine running at 3, 000 rpm for 10 minutes.

    *3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.

    *4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.

    For more information, refer to TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART .

    INSPECTION END