Inspection Procedure
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HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the hand-held tester or the OBD II scan tool. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- CHECK COOLING SYSTEM
- Check the cooling system for excessive cooling, such as abnormal radiator fan operation, modified cooling system and other defects.
- NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLING SYSTEM
- OK: GO TO NEXT STEP.
- INSPECT THERMOSTAT (See INSPECTION
)
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.
OK: Valve opening temperature: 80 to 84°C (176 to 183°F)
HINT:
Also check that the valve is completely closed under opening temperature listed.
- NG: REPLACE THERMOSTAT (See REPLACEMENT )
- OK: REPLACE ECM (See REPLACEMENT )
- Check the valve opening temperature of the thermostat.