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  1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.

    Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level. 

    If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below the proper range, skip the following steps and go to Diagnostic Procedure .

  2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to Diagnostic Procedure .
    Fig 1: Checking Coolant Level In Reservoir
    G00732714Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Start engine.

    Be careful not to overheat engine. 

  4. Turn air conditioner switch ON.
  5. Turn blower fan switch ON.
  6. Make sure that cooling fan operates at low speed.

    If NG, go to Diagnostic Procedure .

    If OK, go to the following step.

  7. Turn ignition switch OFF.
  8. Turn air conditioner switch and blower fan switch OFF.
  9. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
  10. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
    Fig 2: Operating Cooling Fan On Low Speed
    G00732715Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Restart engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at higher speed than low speed.

    Be careful not to overheat engine. 

  12. If NG, go to Diagnostic Procedure .
Fig 3: Operating Cooling Fan On High Speed
G00732716Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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