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Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION
Coolant loss
  • Coolant leak
  • Coolant hose damaged
  • Coolant hose clamp loose/damaged
  • Radiator leaking/damaged
  • Coolant pump seal failed
  • Heater core leaking/damaged
  • Seal/gasket leaking
  • Engine casting leaking
  • Engine core plugs leaking
  • Thermostat
  • Coolant pipes and joins
  • Coolant Degassing lines and degassing point plugs
  • Main radiator and auxiliary radiators
  • Charge air cooler circuit leaks
  • Check for coolant leaks. Perform a cooling system pressure test. Rectify as necessary
  • If overheating event is suspected perform actions in overheating article after fixing the leak
Overheating
  • Coolant level low
  • Coolant contaminated
  • Coolant leak
  • Thermostat stuck closed
  • Radiator airflow obstructed
  • Cooling fan inoperative
  • Check the coolant level. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the condition of the coolant. Rectify as necessary
  • Check for coolant leaks. Perform a cooling system pressure test. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the operation of the thermostat. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the radiator for obstructions. Rectify as necessary
  • Check the operation of the cooling fan. GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
  • Check Active grille operation
Engine not reaching normal temperature
  • Thermostat stuck open
  • Check the operation of the thermostat. Rectify as necessary
Cooling fan operating at maximum speed - Engine not running
NOTE: Circuit reference - Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) -
  • Cooling fan control module PWM  signal circuit short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the cooling fan control module PWM  signal circuit for short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness as necessary
Cooling fan is stationary - Engine running
NOTE: Circuit reference - IGN -
  • Cooling fan control module ignition signal circuit short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance
  • Refer to the electrical circuit diagrams and check the cooling fan control module ignition signal circuit for short circuit to ground, short circuit to power, open circuit, high resistance. Repair the wiring harness as necessary
Message centre displays "Coolant Level Low" warning message
  • Coolant loss
  • Engine coolant level sensor fault
  • Engine coolant level sensor circuit fault