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Monitor GDS Data

  1. Allow the engine to cool completely.
  2. Run the cold engine at idle for 5 minutes and observe cooling fan status.
    NOTE: Ensure that the A/C is OFF.
  3. Check the engine coolant temperature parameter at idle with the GDS.
  4. Is the engine coolant temperature increase to above 50°C (122°F).

    YES 

    Go to "TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION " procedure.

    NO 

    Go to next step as below.

  5. Are the cooling fans running when engine coolant temperature is low (less than approximately 98°C (208°F)) with A/C OFF?

    YES 

    Check for short circuit in cooling fan harness or cooling fan relay. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • With ignition "ON", Install GDS and select "COOLING FAN RELAY" on the Actuation Test mode.
    • Activates "COOLING FAN RELAY" by pressing "STRT (F1)" key.
    • Repeat this procedure 4 or 5 times to ensure cooling fan reliability.
    • If cooling fan works properly, go to next step as below.
    • If NG, check for intermittent fault caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or PCM's connector. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
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