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4. Perform “COOLING FAN ” in “ACTIVE TEST ” mode with CON-
SULT-II.
5. If the results are NG, go to EC-478, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
WITH GST
1. Check the coolant level in the reservoir tank and radiator.
Allow engine to cool before checking coolant level.
If the coolant level in the reservoir tank and/or radiator is below
the proper range, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
2. Confirm whether customer filled the coolant or not. If customer filled the coolant, skip the following steps and go to EC-478,
"Diagnostic Procedure" .
3. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connec- tor.
4. Connect 150Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor
harness connector.
5. Start engine and make sure that cooling fan operates. CAUTION:
Be careful not to overheat engine.
6. If NG, go to EC-478, "
Diagnostic Procedure" .
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Diagnostic ProcedureUBS00H8Y
1. INSPECTION START
Do you have CONSULT-II?
Ye s o r N o
Yes >> GO TO 2.
No >> GO TO 3.
2. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Select “COOLING FAN ” in “ACTIVE TEST ” mode with CON-
SULT-II.
3. Make sure that cooling fan operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to EC-480, "
PRO-
CEDURE A" .)
3. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR OPERATION
Without CONSULT-II
1. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
2. Connect 150 Ω resistor to engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
3. Start engine and let it idle.
4. Make sure that cooling fan operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to EC-480, "
PRO-
CEDURE A" .)
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4. CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK
Apply pressure to the cooling system with a tester, and check if the
pressure drops.
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator damage.
Pressure should not drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check the following for leak. Refer to CO-10, "
CHECK-
ING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS" .
Hose
Radiator
Radiator cap
Water pump
Reservoir tank
5. CHECK RESERVOIR TANK CAP
Apply pressure to cap with a tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace reservoir tank cap.
6. CHECK THERMOSTAT
1. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures. It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
3. Check if valve is closed at 5 °C (9 °F) below valve opening tem-
perature.
For details, refer to CO-21, "
THERMOSTAT AND WATER PIP-
ING" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Replace thermostat
7. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Refer to EC-196, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace engine coolant temperature sensor. Testing pressure: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
PBIC1528E
Reservoir tank cap
relief pressure:
95 - 125 kPa (0.97 - 1.28 kg/cm2
, 14 - 18 psi)
SLC755A
Valve opening temperature: 82 °C (180 °F) [standard]
Valve lift: More than 10.0 mm/95°C
(0.394 in/203 °F)
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8. CHECK MAIN 12 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-481, "
Main 12 Causes of Overheating" .
>> INSPECTION END
PROCEDURE A
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E120.
3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R terminal 22 and ground with CONSULT-II or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2.
2. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
Check the following.
40A fusible link
Harness for open or short between IPDM E/R and battery
>> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
3. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
2. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor terminal 1 and IPDM E/R terminal 24, cooling fan motor terminal 2 and
ground.
Refer to wiring diagram.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
4. CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR
Refer to EC-482, "
Component Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motor. Voltage: Battery voltage
PBIB2067E
Continuity should exist.
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5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-144, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-18, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MOD-
ULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
Main 12 Causes of OverheatingUBS00H8Z
*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 CO-6, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" .
Engine Step Inspection item
EquipmentStandardReference page
OFF 1
Blocked radiator
Blocked condenser
Blocked radiator grille
Blocked bumper
Visual No blocking —
2
Coolant mixtureCoolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture MA-11, "RECOM-
MENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS"
3Coolant levelVisualCoolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neck MA-13, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
4Reservoir tank capPressure tester 95 - 125 kPa
(0.97 - 1.28 kg/cm2 , 14 -
18 psi) (Limit) CO-10, "
CHECKING
RESERVOIR CAP"
ON*25Coolant leaksVisual
No leaks CO-10, "CHECKING
COOLING SYSTEM FOR
LEAKS"
ON*26ThermostatTouch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot
CO-21, "THERMOSTAT
AND WATER PIPING"
ON*17Cooling fanCONSULT-IIOperating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 ( EC-473,
"DTC P1217 ENGINE
OVER TEMPERATURE"
).
OFF 8
Combustion gas leakColor checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzer Negative
—
ON*
39Coolant temperature
gaugeVisual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving —
Coolant overflow to
reservoir tankVisual
No overflow during driving
and idling MA-13, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF*410Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
torVisual
Should be initial level in
reservoir tank MA-13, "Changing
Engine Coolant"
OFF 11Cylinder headStraight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-68, "Inspection After
Disassembly"
12Cylinder block and pis-
tonsVisual
No scuffing on cylinder
walls or piston EM-94, "Inspection After
Disassembly"
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Component InspectionUBS00H90
COOLING FAN MOTOR
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage andcheck operation.
Cooling fan motor should operate.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
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Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
Diagnostic ProcedureUBS00L1R
1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to EC-150, "
Ground Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
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CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
67 B Sensor ground [Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed
Approximately 0V
99 G/Y ICC steering switch [Ignition switch: ON]
ICC steering switch: OFF
Approximately 4.3V
[Ignition switch: ON]
MAIN switch: Pressed Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]
CANCEL switch: Pressed Approximately 1.3V
[Ignition switch: ON]
RESUME/ACCELERATE switch: Pressed Approximately 3.7V
[Ignition switch: ON]
SET/COAST switch: Pressed Approximately 3V
[Ignition switch: ON]
DISTANCE switch: Pressed Approximately 2.2V
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Specification data are reference values and are measured between each terminal and ground.
CAUTION:
Do not use ECM ground terminals when measuring input/output voltage. Doing so may result in dam-
age to the ECM's transistor. Use a ground other than ECM terminals, such as the ground.
Diagnostic ProcedureUBS00L11
1. CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body. Refer to EC-150, "
Ground Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair or replace ground connections.
TER-
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CONDITION DATA (DC Voltage)
67 B Sensor ground [Engine is running]
Warm-up condition
Idle speed
Approximately 0V
99 G/Y ASCD steering switch [Ignition switch: ON]
ASCD steering switch: OFF
Approximately 4V
[Ignition switch: ON]
MAIN switch: ON Approximately 0V
[Ignition switch: ON]
CANCEL switch: ON Approximately 1V
[Ignition switch: ON]
RESUME/ACCELERATTTE switch: ON Approximately 3V
[Ignition switch: ON]
SET/COAST switch: ON Approximately 2V
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