Symptoms - Engine Cooling

Symptoms - Engine Cooling

Important: Review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation (Description and Operation) .




Visual/Physical Inspection

* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Cooling System. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) .
* Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
* Inspect the surge tank reservoir for the proper coolant level.



Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics) .


Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

* Cooling Fan Always On (Cooling Fan Always On)
* Cooling Fan Inoperative (Cooling Fan Inoperative)
* Engine Overheating (LP1, LY7) (Engine Overheating)
* Loss of Coolant (Loss of Coolant)
* Thermostat Diagnosis (LP1, LY7) (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)Thermostat Diagnosis (LS2) (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature (Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature)
* After Boil Coolant Pump Always On (After Boil Coolant Pump Always On)
* After Boil Coolant Pump Inoperative (After Boil Coolant Pump Inoperative)
* After Boil Coolant Pump Malfunction (After Boil Coolant Pump Malfunction)
* Pressure Cap Testing (Testing and Inspection)
* Cooling System Leak Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)