EC-458Revision: June 2006
DTC P1217 ENGINE OVER TEMPERATURE
2007 Versa
Main 13 Causes of OverheatingUBS00QKZ
*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-5, "
OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS" . Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1
Blocked radiator
Blocked condenser
Blocked radiator grille
Blocked bumper
Visual No blocking —
2
Coolant mixtureCoolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture See MA-12, "Anti-freeze
Coolant Mixture Ratio" .
3
Coolant levelVisual Coolant up to MAX level
in reservoir tank and radi-
ator filler neckSee CO-8, "LEVEL
CHECK" .
4
Radiator capPressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14
psi) (Limit)See CO-13, "
Checking
Radiator Cap" .
ON*
25Coolant leaksVisual No leaks See CO-8, "CHECKING
COOLING SYSTEM FOR
LEAKS" .
ON*
26ThermostatTouch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot See CO-18, "THERMO-
STAT" , and CO-11,
"RADIATOR"
ON*17Cooling fanCONSULT-II Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-450,
"Diagnostic Procedure" ).
OFF 8
Combustion gas leakColor checker chemical
tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39Coolant temperature
gaugeVisual Gauge less than 3/4
when driving—
Coolant overflow to
reservoir tankVisual No overflow during driving
and idlingSee CO-8, "Changing
Engine Coolant" .
OFF*
410Coolant return from
reservoir tank to radia-
torVisual Should be initial level in
reservoir tankSee CO-8, "LEVEL
CHECK" .
OFF 11
Water control valveRemove and inspect
the valveWithin the specified valueSee CO-21, "Water Con-
trol Valve"
OFF 12Cylinder headStraight gauge feeler
gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping)See EM-62, "CYLINDER
HEAD" .
13
Cylinder block and pis-
tonsVisual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or pistonSee EM-77, "CYLINDER
BLOCK" .
