2004 ISUZU TF SERIES coolant level

6 – 2 TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic Inspection Procedure
Follow the under inspection procedure, when the problem vehicle comes workshop.
Step Inspection point Inspection result YES NO
1 Check the check engine lamp Is the check engine lamp turn
ON ? Go to section
6E “On Board
Diagnostic
(OBD) System
Check" Go to Step 2
2 The battery fluid level and the
gravity Was the problem found? Re-charge the
battery or
replace the
battery Go to Step 3
3 The engine coolant capacity Was the problem found? Replenish the
engine coolant Go to Step 4
4 The engine oil level Was the problem found? Replenish the
engine oil Go to Step 5
5 The air cleaner element Was the problem found? Clean or
replace Go to Step 6
6 The piping fixing condition (oil,
vacuum and fuel piping) Was the problem found? Return normal
condition Go to Step 7
7 The drive belt tension and break Was the problem found? Re-adjust the
tension or
replace Go to Step 8
8 Go to section 6E “On Board
Diagnostic (OBD) System
Check” Was the problem found?
Verify repair Go to Step 9
9 Go to mechanical
troubleshooting chart Was the problem found?
Verify repair —

TROUBLESHOOTING 6 – 9
6. Overheating
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Was the engine coolant level OK? —
Go to Step 2 Replenish the
coolant
2 Was the water leakage or the radiator restriction
found? (Include radiator cap) — Repair or
replace the
leakage part. Go to Step 3
3 Was the fan belt slippage found? — Tension or
replace the fan
belt. Go to Step 4
4 Was the fan clutch working completely? —
Go to Step 5 Replace the
fan clutch
assembly.
5 Was the oil leakage found from fan clutch? — Replace the
fan clutch
assembly Go to Step 6
6 Was the thermostat working normally? —
Go to Step 7 Replace the
thermostat.
7 Was the water pump working OK? —
Go to Step 8 Replace the
water pump
assembly.
8 Was the restriction by the foreign materials in the
cooling system found? For example, clog the water
hose between the cylinder body and radiator etc.. — Clean or
replace the
clog part. Go to Step 9
9 Was the water leakage found from the sealing cap
on the cylinder body? — Replace the
sealing cap or
replace the
cylinder body. Go to Step 10
10 Are any DTC stored? — Go to indicated
DTC. Solved

7. White Exhaust Smoke
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Was the compression pressure OK? 3.0 MPa
(31.0 kg/cm2,
441 psi) at
200 rpm
Go to Step 2 Readjust the
valve clearance
or replace the
cylinder head
gasket or
cylinder liner or
piston or piston
ring or valve
and relation
parts.
2 Was the PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve
working completely? —
Go to Step 3 Repair or
replace the
PCV valve.
3 Was the turbocharger working completely? —
Go to Step 4 Replace the
turbocharger.
4 Are any DTC stored? — Go to indicated
DTC Solved

ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A – 27
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COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant Level
Check the coolant level and replenish the radiator reserve
tank as necessary.
If the coolant level falls below the “MIN” line, carefully
check the cooling system for leakage. Then add enough
coolant to bring the level up to the “MAX” line.




Engine coolant Filling up procedure
1. Make sure that the engine is cool.
Warning:
When the coolant is heated to a high temperature, be
sure not to loosen or remove the rediator cap.
Otherwise you might get scalded by hot vapor or
boiling water.
To open the radiator cap, put a piece of thick cloth on
the cap and loosen the cap slowly to reduce the
pressure when the coolant has become cooler.
2. Open rediator cap pour coolant up to filler neck
3. Pour coolant into reservoir tank up to “MAX” line
4. Tighten radiator cap and start the engine. After idling
for 2 to 3 minutes, stop the engine and reopen radiator
cap. If the water level is lower, replenish.
5. After replenish the coolant tighten radiator cap, warm
up the engine at about 2000 rpm. Set heater
adjustment to the highest temperature position, and let
the coolant circulate also into heater water system.
6. Check to see the thermometer, continuously idling 5
minutes and stop the engine.
7. When the engine has been cooled, check filler neck
for water level and replenish if required. Should
extreme shortage of coolant is found, check the
coolant system and reservoir tank hose for leakage.
8. Pour coolant into the reservoir tank up to “MAX” line.

Engine Coolant Total Capacity Lit (U.S / UK gal)

4JA1 / TC 9.4 (2.5 / 2.1)
4JH1TC M/T: 10.1 (2.7 / 2.2)
A/T: 10.0 (2.6 / 2.2)
Mixing Ratio (Anti-Freeze Solution/Water)
50 %

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Coolant Replenishment
Warning:
When the coolant is heated to a high temperature, be
sure not to loosen or remove the rediator cap.
Otherwise you might get scalded by hot vapor or
boiling water.
To open the radiator cap, put a piece of thick cloth on
the cap and loosen the cap slowly to reduce the
pressure when the coolant has become cooler.
1. Open rediator cap pour coolant up to filler neck
2. Pour coolant into reservoir tank up to "MAX" line
3. Tighten radiator cap and start the engine. After idling
for 2 to 3 minutes, stop the engine and reopen radiator
cap. If the water level is lower, replenish.
4. After replenish the coolant tighten radiator cap, warm
up the engine at about 2000 rpm. Set heater
adjustment to the highest temperature position, and let
the coolant circulate also into heater water system.
5. Check to see the thermometer, continuously idling 5
minutes and stop the engine.
6. When the engine has been cooled, check filler neck for
water level and replenish if required. Should extreme
shortage of coolant is found, check the coolant system
and reservoir tank hose for leakage.
7. Pour coolant into the reservoir tank up to "MAX" line.

Coolant Capacity lit (US/UK gal)

4JA1 / TC 9.4 (2.5 / 2.1)
4JH1TC M/T: 10.1 (2.7 / 2.2)
A/T: 10.0 (2.6 / 2.2)

9.5 (2.5/2.1)
























Engine Warm-Up
After completing the required maintenance procedures,
start the engine and allow it to idle until it is warm.
Check the following:
1. Engine idling speed.
2. Engine noise level.
3. Engine lubricating system and cooling system.
Carefully check for oil and coolant leakage.
4. Clutch engagement.
5. Transmission operation.
6. Indicator warning light operation.

ENGINE COOLING 6B – 7
DIAGNOSIS
Engine Cooling Trouble
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Low Engine Coolant level Replenish
Thermo meter unit faulty Replace
Faulty thermostat Replace
Faulty Engine Coolant temperature
sensor Repair or replace
Clogged radiator Clean or replace
Faulty radiator cap Replace
Low engine oil level or use of
improper engine oil Replenish or change oil
Clogged exhaust system Clean exhaust system or replace
faulty parts
Faulty Throttle Position sensor Replace throttle valve assembly
Open or shorted Throttle Position
sensor circuit Repair or replace
Engine overheating
Damaged cylinder head gasket Replace
Engine overcooling Faulty thermostat Replace
Faulty thermostat Replace Engine slow to warm–up
Thermo unit faulty Replace

6B – 8 ENGINE COOLING
Draining and Refilling Cooling System
Before draining the cooling system, inspect the system and
perform any necessary service to ensure that it is clean, does
not leak and is in proper working order. The engine coolan
t
(EC) level should be between the “MIN" and “MAX" lines o
f
reserve tank when the engine is cold. If low, check for leakage
and add EC up to the “MAX" line.
There should not be any excessive deposit of rust or scales
around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole, and the EC
should also be free from oil.
Replace the EC if excessively dirty.


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1. Completely drain the cooling system by opening the drain
plug at the bottom of the radiator.

2. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove the cap while the engine and radiator are still hot.
Scalding fluid and steam can be blown out unde
r
pressure.
3. Disconnect all hoses from the EC reserve tank.
Scrub and clean the inside of the reserve tank with soap and water. Flush it well with clean water, then drain it.
Install the reserve tank and hoses.
4. Refill the cooling system with the EC using a solution that is at least 50 percent antifreeze.

Procedure for filling with coolant (in case of full change)
 Make sure that the engine is cool.
 Open radiator cap pour coolant up to filler neck.
 Pour coolant into reservoir tank up to “MAX" line.
 Tighten radiator cap and start the engine. After idling for 2
to 3 minutes, stop the engine and reopen radiator cap. If the
water level is lower, replenish.
WARNING: When the coolant is heated to a high
temperature, be sure not to loosen or remove the radiato
r
cap. Otherwise you might get scalded by not vapor or
boiling water. To open the radiator cap, put a piece of
thick cloth on the cap and loosen the cap slowly to reduce
the pressure when the coolant has become cooler.

ENGINE COOLING 6B – 9

 After tightening radiator cap, warm up the engine at about
2000 rpm. Set heater adjustment to the highest temperature
position, and let the coolant circulate also into heater wate
r
system.
 Check to see the thermostat has opened through the
needle position of water thermometer, conduct a 5–minute
idling again and stop the engine.
 When the engine has been cooled, check filler neck fo
r
water level and replenish if required. Should extreme
shortage of coolant is found, check the cooling system and
reservoir tank hose for leakage.
 Pour coolant into the reservoir tank up to “MAX" line.

6E–402 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
POOR FUEL ECONOMY SYMPTOM
DEFINITIONS: Fuel economy, as measured by an actual road test, is noticeably lower than expected. Also, economy
is noticeably lower than it was on this vehicle at one time, as previously shown by an actual road test. (Larger than
standard tires will cause odometer readings to be incorrect, and that may cause fuel economy to appear poor when it
is actually normal.)
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
—Go to Step 2Go to On Board
Diagnostic
(OBD) System
Check
2 1. Perform a bulletin search.
2. If a bulletin that addresses the symptom is found,
correct the condition as instructed in the bulletin.
Was a bulletin found that addresses the symptom?—Verify repair Go to Step 3
3 Was a visually/physical check performed?
—Go to Step 4Go to Visual /
physical Check
4 Check owner's driving habits.
Is the A/C “On” full time?
Are tires at the correct pressure?
Are ex cessively heavy loads being carried?
Is acceleration too much, too often?—Go to Step 5Go to Step 6
5 Review the items in Step 4 with the customer and
advise as necessary.
Is the action complete?—System OK—
6 Check for low engine coolant level.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 7
7 Check for incorrect or faulty engine thermostat. Refer
to Engine Cooling.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 8
8 Check for proper calibration of the speedometer.
Does the speed indicated on the speed meter closely
match the vehicle speed displayed on the Tech 2?—Go to Step 10Go to Step 9
9 Diagnose and repair the inaccurate speedometer
condition as necessary. Refer to Vehicle Speed
Sensor in Electrical Diagnosis.—Veri fy repai r—
10 Check for proper calibration of the fuel gauge.
Was a problem found? —Verify repair Go to Step 11
11 Check the torque converter clutch (TCC) for proper
operation (if A/T model). If a problem is found, repair
as necessary.
Was a problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 12
12 1. Using the Tech 2, ignition “On” and engine “Off”.
2. Monitor the “Neutral Switch” in the data display.
Does the Tech 2 indicate correct “Neutral Switch”
status depending on any shift positions?
If a problem is found, repair as necessary.
Was the problem found?—Verify repair Go to Step 13