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Symptoms - Engine Cooling



Symptoms - Engine Cooling

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

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the system. Refer to Checking Aftermarket Accessories.
^ Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
^ Inspect all related ground points for being clean and tight.

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 Engine Overheating
^ Loss of Coolant Loss of Coolant
^ Thermostat Diagnosis Component Tests and General Diagnostics
^ Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature