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Diagnosis Procedure: Notes

  1. INSPECTION START

    Do you have CONSULT-III?

    Yes or No 

    Yes: GO TO 2.

    No: GO TO  3.

  2. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION

    With CONSULT-III 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "COOLING FAN" in "ACTIVE TEST" mode with CONSULT-III.
    3. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operates at each speed (LOW/MID/HI).

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 4.

      NG: Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A ".)

  3. CHECK COOLING FAN OPERATION

    Without CONSULT-III 

    1. Perform IPDM E/R auto active test and check cooling fan motor operation.

      Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".

    2. Make sure that cooling fans-1 and -2 operates at each speed (Low/Middle/High).

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 4.

      NG: Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A ".)

  4. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK

    Refer to ENGINE COOLANT .

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Check the following for leak.

    • Hose
    • Radiator
    • Water pump
  5. CHECK RADIATOR CAP

    Refer to RADIATOR .

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 6.

    NG: Replace radiator cap.

  6. CHECK COMPONENT PARTS

    Check the following.

  7. CHECK MAIN 13 CAUSES

    If the cause cannot be isolated, go to "MAIN 13 CAUSES OF OVERHEATING ".

    INSPECTION END