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Overall Function Check

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

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.

WITH CONSULT-II 

  1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.

    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. Turn ignition switch ON.
    Fig 1: Identifying MIN And MAX Marks
    G00343199Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Perform "COOLING FAN" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-II.
  5. If the results are NG, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 2: CONSULT-II Display
    G00343200Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

WITH GST 

  1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.

    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  .
    Fig 3: Identifying MIN And MAX Marks
    G00343201Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
  4. Connect 150 ohm resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
  5. Start engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at higher speed than low speed.

    Be careful not to overheat engine. 

  6. If NG, go to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE  .
    Fig 4: Checking Cooling Fan
    G00343202Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.