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Visual Inspection

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If the cooling system problem is not caused by a driving condition, perform a visual inspection to determine if there was a recent service or accident repair, including the following:

Loose/damaged water pump drive belt
Incorrect cooling system refilling (trapped air or low level)
Brakes possibly dragging
Damaged hoses
Loose/damaged hose clamps
Damaged/incorrect engine thermostat
Damaged cooling fan motor, fan blade and fan shroud
Damaged head gasket
Damaged water pump
Damaged radiator
Damaged coolant recovery system
Damaged heater core
Open/shorted electrical circuits

If the visual inspection reveals none of the above as cause for a cooling system complaint, refer to the following diagnostic charts.

Fig 1: Cooling System Diagnosis Chart (1 Of 4)

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Fig 2: Cooling System Diagnosis Chart (2 Of 4)

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Fig 3: Cooling System Diagnosis Chart (3 Of 4)

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Fig 4: Cooling System Diagnosis Chart (4 Of 4)

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Refer to (Fig 6) when using the TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATION DIAGNOSIS CHART.

Fig 5: Temperature Gauge Indication Diagnosis Chart

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Fig 6: Identifying Temperature Gauge Indications

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