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Diagnosis Procedure

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step Action YES NO
CHECK COOLING FAN (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN) OPERATION 
  1. Start engine and let it idle.
  2. Make sure that cooling fan (crankshaft driven) operates normally.

OK or NG 
GO TO 2. GO TO 3.
CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION 
With SDT 
  1. Start engine and let it idle.
  2. Select "COOLING FAN" in "Active test" mode with SDT.
  3. Make sure that cooling fan operates at each speed (LOW/HI).

OK or NG 
GO TO 4. Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to PROCEDURE.)
CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION 
Without SDT 
  1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motors operation, refer to [DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R): DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION ]
  2. Make sure that cooling fan operates at each speed (Low/High).

OK or NG 
GO TO 4. Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to PROCEDURE.)
CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK 
Refer to [ENGINE COOLANT: SYSTEM INSPECTION ]
OK or NG 
GO TO 5. Check the following for leak. Refer to  [ENGINE COOLANT: SYSTEM INSPECTION ].
  • Hose
  • Radiator
  • Radiator cap
  • Reservoir tank
  • Water pump
CHECK RESERVOIR TANK CAP 
Refer to [ENGINE COOLANT: SYSTEM INSPECTION ]
OK or NG 
GO TO 6. Replace reservoir tank cap.
CHECK COMPONENT PARTS 
Check the following

OK or NG 
GO TO 7. Replace malfunctioning component.
CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES 
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to [P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ].
INSPECTION END