Overall Function Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Carefully remove the cap by turning it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Then turn the cap all the way off.

NOTE: Use this procedure to check the overall function of the cooling fan. During this check, a DTC might not be confirmed.

NOTE: For diagnostic procedure, see DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE .

For overall function check, see Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Overall Function Check For DTC P1217: Engine Over Temperature

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