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Component Function Check

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  1. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-I
    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.

    Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level. 

    Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Level In Reservoir Tank
    G04875329Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

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

    YES : Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO : GO TO 2.

  2. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-II

    Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not.

    Did customer fill the coolant? 

    YES : Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

    NO : GO TO 3.

  3. PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-III

    With CONSULT-III 

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

    Without CONSULT-III 

    Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES : INSPECTION END

    NO : Go to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".