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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Verify the coolant is at the correct level.
    • If the coolant level is correct 
  2. Verify DTC P00B3, P00B4, P00B7, P0102, P0103, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0114, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0597, P0598, P0599 is not set.
    • If none of the DTCs are set 
  3. Perform the following steps:
    • Engine running. - For greater than 15 min
    • A/C Compressor = Off
    • Increase the engine speed slowly to 3000 RPM.
  4. Perform the scan tool control function: Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater - 0%

    Verify the scan tool parameter: ECT Sensor = Greater than +79°C (+174°F)

    • If colder than +79°C (+174°F) 

      Replace the component: E41 Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater

    • If warmer than +79°C (+174°F) 
  5. Perform the following steps:
    • Perform the scan tool control function: Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater - 100%
    • Increase the engine speed slowly to 3000 RPM.
  6. Verify the following parameters are within +20°C (+68°F) of each other:
    • ECT Sensor
    • Radiator Coolant Temperature Sensor
    • If not in the specified range 

      Refer to: Circuit/System Testing

    • If in the specified range 
  7. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
  8. Verify the DTC does not set.
    • If the DTC sets 

      Refer to: Circuit/System Testing

    • If the DTC does not set 
  9. All OK.