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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM CHART

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Loss of coolant
  • Radiator.
  • Pressure relief cap.
  • Coolant pump seal.
  • Radiator hoses or clamps.
  • Heater hoses.
  • Heater core.
  • Engine gaskets.
  • Degas bottle.
  • The engine overheats
  • Coolant thermostat.
  • Coolant pump.
  • Internal engine coolant leak.
  • Radiator.
  • Cooling fan.
  • Fan clutch.
  • Pressure relief cap.
  • Insufficient water or coolant in coolant mixture.
  • Fan belt.
  • Restricted airflow.
  • Low coolant level.
  • The engine does not reach normal operating temperature
  • Coolant thermostat.
  • The block heater does not operate correctly
  • Block heater power cable.
  • CHECK the resistance of all three circuits in the power cable. If any circuit measures greater than 5 ohms, INSTALL a new power cable.
 
  • Block heater.
  • INSTALL a new block heater.