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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.

Visual/Physical Inspection
^ Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Cooling 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 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:
^ Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On
^ Cooling Fan Always On Cooling Fan Always On
^ Cooling Fan Inoperative Cooling Fan Inoperative
^ Coolant Heater Inoperative Coolant Heater Inoperative
^ Engine Overheating Engine Overheating
^ Loss of Coolant Loss of Coolant
^ Thermostat Diagnosis (Overheating) Component Tests and General Diagnostics Thermostat Diagnosis (Slow to Heat) Component Tests and General Diagnostics
^ Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature