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Component Function Check

  1. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-1 
    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  .

    Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.

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    Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.

    Is the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator below the proper range? 

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

    NO >>

    GO TO 2 

  2. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-2 

    Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not.

    Did customer fill the coolant? 

    YES >>

    Refer to DTC DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .

    NO >>

    GO TO 3 

  3. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-3 

    With M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Perform "FAN DUTY CONTROL" in "Actuator Test" (in "Special Function') mode of "ENGINE" using M.U.T.-III SE.
    3. Check that cooling fan speed varies according to the percentage.

    Without M.U.T.-III SE

    1. Activate IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation. Refer to M.U.T.-III SE Function (IPDM E/R) M.U.T.-III SE FUNCTION (IPDM E/R) .
    2. Check that cooling fan operates.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES >>

    INSPECTION END

    NO >>

    Refer to DTC DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE .