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  1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
    NOTE: Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.

    If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below the proper range, skip the following steps and go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

  2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".
  3. Start engine.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to overheat engine. 
    Fig 1: Coolant Tank Level (2 Of 2)
    G02401870Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Turn air conditioner switch ON.
  5. Turn blower fan switch ON.
  6. Make sure that cooling fan operates at low speed.

    If NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".

    If OK, go to the following step.

  7. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  8. Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch OFF.
  9. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
  10. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    Fig 2: Cooling Fan
    G02401871Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Restart engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at higher speed than low speed.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to overheat engine. 
  12. If NG, go to "DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE ".
    Fig 3: Connect 150Ω Resistor To Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Harness Connector
    G02401872Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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