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Circuit/System Verification

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  1. Ignition ON.
  2. Verify that DTC P00B3, P00B4, P0117, P0118, P0480, P0481, P0597, P0598, P0599, P111E, or P112F are not set.
    • If DTC P00B3, P00B4, P0117, P0118, P0480, P0481, P0597, P0598, P0599, P111E, or P112F are not set 
  3. Verify the coolant in the radiator surge tank is at the correct level and there are no engine coolant leaks.
    • If the coolant in the radiator surge tank is at the correct level and there are no engine coolant leaks 
  4. Verify the engine cooling fan operates.
    • If the engine cooling fan operates 
  5. NOTE:

    Depending on ambient temperature, it may take up to 4 min for the temperature to decrease less than the specified value.

  6. Engine idling for 15 min with the A/C OFF.
  7. NOTE:

    Depending on ambient temperature, it may take up to 4 minutes for the temperature to decrease less than the specified value.

  8. Command the Engine Coolant Thermostat Heater to 100 % with a scan tool. Increase the engine speed to 3, 000 RPM. Observe the scan tool ECT sensor parameter. The temperature should decrease to less than 85°C (185°F).
    • If ECT is warmer than 85°C (185°F) 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

    • If ECT is colder than 85°C (185°F) 
  9. 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.
  10. Verify the DTC does not set.
    • If the DTC sets 

      Refer to Circuit/System Testing.

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