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Diagnostic Procedure: Notes

  1. INSPECTION START 

    Do you have CONSULT-III?

    Yes or No 

    YES: GO TO  2.

    NO: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION 

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Start engine and let it idle.
    2. Select "COOLING FAN" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
    3. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (LOW/MID/HI).

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A .")

  3. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION 

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ."
    2. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operate at each speed (Low/Middle/High).

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A .")

  4. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK 

    Refer to "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ."

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  5.

    NG: Check the following for leak. Refer to "CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS ."

    • Hose
    • Radiator
    • Water pump
  5. CHECK RADIATOR CAP 

    Refer to "RADIATOR ."

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  6.

    NG: Replace radiator cap.

  6. CHECK THERMOSTAT 

    Refer to "THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING ."

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  7.

    NG: Replace thermostat

  7. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ."

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  8.

    NG: Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.

  8. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES 

    If the cause cannot be isolated, go to "MAIN 12 CAUSES OF OVERHEATING ."

    >> INSPECTION END