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Diagnosis Procedure

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE CHART

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. Check cooling fan (crankshaft driven). Refer to [COOLING FAN: EXPLODED VIEW ]
CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK 
Refer to [ENGINE COOLANT: SYSTEM INSPECTION ]
OK or NG 
GO TO 3. Check the following for leak. 
  • Hose
  • Radiator
  • Water pump
  • Reservoir tank
CHECK RADIATOR CAP 
Refer to [RADIATOR: EXPLODED VIEW ]
OK or NG 
GO TO 4. Replace radiator cap.
CHECK THERMOSTAT 
Refer to [THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING: EXPLODED VIEW ]
OK or NG 
GO TO 5. Replace thermostat.
CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR 
Refer to [P0117, P0118 ECT SENSOR ].
OK or NG 
GO TO 6. Replace engine coolant temperature sensor.
CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES 
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to [P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE ].
INSPECTION END