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3 CHECK POWER SUPPLY
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect cooling fan relay.
SEF628Y
3. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
4. Check voltage between terminals 1, 3, 6 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF590X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©GO TO 4.
4 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+10A fuse
+30A fusible link
+Harness for open or short between cooling fan relay and fuse
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
DTC P1217 OVERHEAT (COOLING SYSTEM)QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-411
Page 1136 of 2898

5 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect cooling fan motor-1 harness connector and cooling fan motor-2 harness connector.
SEF609Y
3. Check harness continuity between relay terminal 5 and motor-1 terminal 2, motor-1 terminal 1 and body ground.
Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
5. Check harness continuity between relay terminal 7 and motor-2 terminal 2, motor-2 terminal 1 and body ground.
Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
6. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
6 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 13 and relay terminal 2. Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 8.
NG©GO TO 7.
7 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors E75, F36
+Harness for open or short between cooling fan relay and ECM
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
8 CHECK COOLING FAN RELAY
Refer to ªComponent Inspectionº, EC-416.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 9.
NG©Replace cooling fan relay.
DTC P1217 OVERHEAT (COOLING SYSTEM)QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-412
Page 1140 of 2898

Main 12 Causes of Overheating=NJEC0492
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1+Blocked radiator
+Blocked condenser
+Blocked radiator grille
+Blocked bumper+Visual No blocking Ð
2+Coolant mixture+Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA-16, ªRECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
3+Coolant level+Visual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and
radiator filler neckSee LC-18, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
4+Radiator cap+Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.59 - 0.98 bar, 0.6 - 1.0
kg/cm
2,9-14psi) (Limit)See LC-10, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
25+Coolant leaks+Visual No leaks See LC-10, ªSystem
Checkº.
ON*
26+Thermostat+Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be
hotSee LC-15, ªThermostatº
and LC-16, ªRadiatorº.
ON*
17+Cooling fan+CONSULT-II Operating See ªTROUBLE DIAG-
NOSIS FOR OVER-
HEATº (EC-406).
OFF 8+Combustion gas leak+Color checker chemi-
cal tester 4 Gas ana-
lyzerNegative Ð
ON*
39+Coolant temperature
gauge+Visual Gauge less than 3/4
when drivingÐ
+Coolant overflow to
reservoir tank+Visual No overflow during driv-
ing and idlingSee LC-18, ªChanging
Engine Coolantº.
OFF*
410+Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
tor+Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee LC-19, ªRefilling
Engine Coolantº.
OFF 11+Cylinder head+Straight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)See EM-37, ªInspectionº,
ªCYLINDER HEADº.
12+Cylinder block and
pistons+Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee EM-56, ªInspectionº,
ªCYLINDER BLOCKº.
*1: Turn the ignition switch ON.
*2: Engine running at 3,000 rpm for 10 minutes.
*3: Drive at 90 km/h (55 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
*4: After 60 minutes of cool down time.
For more information, refer to LC-24, ª OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSISº.
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Component InspectionNJEC0493COOLING FAN RELAYNJEC0493S01Check continuity between terminals 3 and 5, 6 and 7.
Conditions Continuity
12V direct current supply between terminals 1 and
2Ye s
No current supply No
If NG, replace relay.
DTC P1217 OVERHEAT (COOLING SYSTEM)QG
Main 12 Causes of Overheating
EC-416
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Diagnostic ProcedureNJEC0353
1 CHECK POWER SUPPLY
1. Disconnect EGR volume control valve harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
3. Check voltage between terminals 2, 5 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF327X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
NG©GO TO 2.
2 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness connectors E75, F36 (If so equipped)
+Harness for open or short between EGR volume control valve and ECM relay
©Repair harness or connectors.
3 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between
ECM terminal 8 and terminal 1,
ECM terminal 9 and terminal 4,
ECM terminal 17 and terminal 3,
ECM terminal 18 and terminal 6.
Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
If OK, check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 4.
NG©Repair open circuit, short to ground or short to power in harness connectors.
4 CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to ªCOMPONENT INSPECTIONº, EC-432.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Replace EGR temperature sensor.
DTC P1402 EGR FUNCTION (OPEN) (WHERE FITTED)QG
Diagnostic Procedure
EC-431
Page 1212 of 2898
3 CHECK POWER SUPPLY
1. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor harness connector.
JEF835Z
2. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
3. Check voltage between terminal 3 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF113Y
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©GO TO 4.
4 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Joint connector-4 (If so equipped)
+Joint connector-6 (If so equipped)
+Harness for open or short between joint connector and ECM relay
+Harness for open or short between crankshaft position sensor and joint connector
+Harness for open or short between joint connector and ECM
+ECM relay
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (POS)QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-488
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7 CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Check harness continuity between EGR temperature sensor harness terminal 2 and engine ground.
Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 9.
NG©GO TO 8.
8 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+Harness for open or short between EGR temperature sensor and ECM
+Harness for open or short between TCM (Transmission Control Module) and ECM
+Joint connector-3 (If so equipped)
+Joint connector-6 (If so equipped)
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connector.
9 CHECK EGR TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to ªComponent Inspectionº, EC-502.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 10.
NG©Replace EGR temperature sensor.
10 CHECK EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE POWER SUPPLY
1. Disconnect EGR volume control valve harness connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
3. Check voltage between terminals 2, 5 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF782Z
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 12.
NG©GO TO 11.
11 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+15A fuse
+Harness connectors E75, F36
+Harness for open or short between fuse and ECM relay
+ECM relay
+Harness for open or short between EGR volume control valve and ECM relay.
©Repair harness or connectors, or replace fuse or ECM relay.
EGR VOLUME CONTROL SYSTEM (WHERE FITTED)QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-499
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3 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
+15A fuse
+Harness connectors E75, F36 (If so equipped)
+Harness for open or short between fuse and ECM relay
+ECM relay
+Harness for open or short between IACV-AAC and ECM relay.
©Repair harness or connectors, or replace fuse or ECM relay.
4 CHECK OUTPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between
ECM terminal 6 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 1,
ECM terminal 7 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 4,
ECM terminal 15 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 3,
ECM terminal 16 and IACV-AAC valve terminal 6.
Refer to wiring diagram.
Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 5.
NG©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
5 CHECK AIR CONTROL VALVE (POWER STEERING) OPERATION-I
1. Reconnect the ECM harness connector and IACV-AAC valve harness connector.
2. Disconnect the vacuum hose connected to the air control valve (Power steering) at the intake air duct.
3. Start engine and let it idle.
4. Check vacuum hose for vacuum existence.
SEF162Z
Vacuum does not exist or slightly exist.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 6.
NG©Replace air control valve (Power steering).
IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE (IACV) Ð AUXILIARY AIR CONTROL
(AAC) VALVE
QG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-516
Page 1276 of 2898
4 CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect condenser harness connector.
JEF121Y
3. Turn ignition switch ON.
4. Check voltage between condenser terminal 1 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
SEF367X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 10.
NG©GO TO 5.
5 CHECK IGNITION COIL POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT-III
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ECM relay. (For ECM relay location, refer to ªEngine Control Component Parts Locationº.)
3. Check harness continuity between ECM relay terminal 7 and condenser terminal 1. Refer to Wiring Diagram.
Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 7.
NG©GO TO 6.
6 DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the harness for open or short between ECM relay and condenser.
©Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
IGNITION SIGNALQG
Diagnostic Procedure (Cont'd)
EC-552