Hybrid Cooling System Loss of Coolant
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Hybrid Cooling System Loss of Coolant
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
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| DEFINITION: The cooling system is loosing coolant either internally or externally. | |||
| 1 | Inspect the coolant level. Is the coolant at the proper level? |
Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 2 |
| 2 | Fill the cooling system to the proper level. Refer to Generator Control Module Cooling System Draining and Filling . Is the action complete? |
Go to Step 3 | - |
| 3 | Overheating can cause a loss of coolant. Is the Hybrid Cooling system overheating? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Visually inspect the hoses, pipes and hose clamps. Are any of the hoses, clamps or pipes leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Visually inspect the following components:
Are any of the listed components leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 6 |
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Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Pressure test the coolant pressure cap. Refer to Hybrid Cooling System Pressure Cap Testing . Does the coolant pressure cap hold pressure? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Replace the coolant pressure cap. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
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- | Go to Step 10 |
| 10 | Replace the surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (Non-HP2)
, Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (HP2)
. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Repair the hybrid cooling system overheating condition. Refer to Hybrid Cooling System Overheating (Electrical) . Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Repair or replace the leaking component. Refer to the appropriate repair. Is the repair complete? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 2 |