Parking Brake cables frozen See DRUM BRAKES
BRAKE SYSTEM
Incorrect installation of
inboard disc pad Remove and replace
correctly
Power booster output
rod too long See POWER BRAKE UNITS
BRAKE SYSTEM
Brake pedal not returning See DISC, DRUM BRAKES
freely BRAKE SYSTEM
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Brakes Grab or
Uneven Braking
Action Malfunction of combination See CONTROL VALVE or
valve BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunction of power brake See POWER BRAKE UNITS
unit or BRAKE SYSTEM
Binding brake pedal See DISC, DRUM BRAKES
or BRAKE SYSTEM
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Pulsation or
Roughness Uneven pad wear caused by See DISC BRAKES or
caliper BRAKE SYSTEM
Uneven rotor wear See DISC BRAKES or
BRAKE SYSTEM
Drums out-of-round Reface or replace drums
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
in the section(s) you are accessing.
COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Overheating Coolant Leak Fill/Pressure Test
System
A/C Condenser Fins Clogged Remove/Clean Condenser
Radiator Fins Clogged Remove/Clean Radiator
Thermostat Stuck Closed Replace Thermostat
Clogged Cooling System
Passages Clean/Flush Cooling
System
Water Pump Malfunction Replace Water Pump
Fan Clutch Malfunction Replace Fan Clutch
Retarded Ignition Timing Reset Ignition Timing
Cooling Fan Malfunction Test Cooling Fan/
Circuit
Cooling Fan Motor
Malfunction Test Fan Motor
Cooling Fan Relay
Malfunction Test Fan Relay
Faulty Radiator Cap Replace Radiator Cap
Broken/Slipping Fan Belt Replace Fan Belt
Restricted Exhaust Repair Exhaust System
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Coolant Leakage Damaged hose Replace Hose
Leaky Water Pump Replace Water Pump
Damaged Radiator Seam Replace/Repair Radiator
Leaky Thermostat Cover Replace Thermostat
Cover
Cylinder Head Problem Check Head/Head Gasket
Leaky Freeze Plugs Replace Freeze Plugs
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Recovery System Inoperative
Loose and/or Defective
Radiator Cap Replace Radiator Cap
Overflow Tube Clogged
and/or Leaking Repair Tube
Recovery Bottle Vent
Restricted Clean Vent
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No Heater Core Flow
Collapsed Heater Hose Replace Heater Hose
Plugged Heater Core Clean/Replace Heater
Core
Faulty Heater Valve Replace Heater Valve
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GASOLINE ENGINE - MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING
NOTE: This is GENERAL information. This article is not intended
to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle
configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting
information is to provide a list of common causes to
problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting,
refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available
