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 (Cooling System).
Visual/Physical Inspection
* Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Cooling System. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories (Checking Aftermarket Accessories).
* 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 (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections).
Symptom List
Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:
* Cooling Fan Always On (Dual Fan) (Cooling Fan Always On (Dual Fan))Cooling Fan Always On (Single Fan) (Cooling Fan Always On (Single Fan))
* Cooling Fan Inoperative (V6) (Cooling Fan Inoperative)
* Engine Overheating (Engine Overheating)
* Loss of Coolant (Loss of Coolant)
* Thermostat Diagnosis (Thermostat Diagnosis)
* 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 (Powertrain) (Testing and Inspection)
* Cooling System Leak Testing (Powertrain) (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)