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9. Start engine and make sure that cooling fan operates at higher
speed than middle speed.
Be careful not to overheat engine.
10. If NG, go to EC-1035, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
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Wiring Diagram
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Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000001326901
1.CHECK COOLING FAN (CRANKSHAFT DRIVEN)
1. Start engine and let id idle.
2. Make sure that cooling fan (crankshaft driven) operates normally.
OK or NG
OK (With CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 2.
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OK (Without CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan (crankshaft driven). Refer to CO-48
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OK (Without CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 4.
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2.CHECK COOLING FAN MIDDLE](/manual-img/42/57017/w960_57017-2275.png)
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OK (Without CONSULT-III)>>GO TO 4.
NG >> Check cooling fan (crankshaft driven). Refer to CO-48
.
2.CHECK COOLING FAN MIDDLE SPEED OPERATION
With CONSULT-III
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Select “COOLING FAN” in “ACTIVE TEST” mode wit h CONSULT-III, and touch “MID” on the CONSULT-III
screen.
3. Make sure that cooling fan operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Check cooling fan middle speed cont rol circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A".)
3.CHECK COOLING FAN HIGH SPEED OPERATION
With CONSULT-III
1. Select “COOLING FAN” in “A CTIVE TEST” mode with CONSULT-III and touch “HI” on the CONSULT-III
screen.
2. Make sure that cooling fan operates at higher speed than middle speed.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Check cooling fan high speed control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE B".)
4.CHECK COOLING FAN MIDDLE SPEED OPERATION
Without CONSULT-III
1. Disconnect engine coolant temperature sensor harness connector.
2. Connect 200 Ω resistor to engine coolant tem perature sensor harness connector.
3. Start engine and let it idle.
4. Make sure that cooling fan operates.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Check cooling fan middle speed control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE A".)
5.CHECK COOLING FAN HIGH SPEED OPERATION
Without CONSULT-III
1. Disconnect 200 Ω resister to the engine coolant te mperature sensor harness connector.
2. Connect 150 Ω resistor to engine coolant tem perature sensor harness connector.
3. Start engine and let it idle.
4. Make sure that cooling fan operates at higher speed than middle speed.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Check cooling fan control circuit. (Go to "PROCEDURE B".)
6.CHECK COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAK
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Apply pressure to the cooling sys
tem with a tester, and check if the
pressure drops.
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pressure drops.
CAUTION](/manual-img/42/57017/w960_57017-2276.png)
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Apply pressure to the cooling sys
tem with a tester, and check if the
pressure drops.
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressu re may cause radiator damage.
Pressure should not drop.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Check the following for leak. Refer to CO-37, "
Inspec-
tion".
Hose
Radiator
Water pump
7.CHECK RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to cap with a tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 8.
NG >> Replace radiator cap.
8.CHECK COMPONENT PARTS
Check the following.
Thermostat. (Refer to CO-52
.)
Water control valve. (Refer to CO-52
.)
Engine coolant temperature sensor. (Refer to EC-783, "
Component Inspection".)
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 9.
NG >> Replace malfunctioning component.
9.CHECK MAIN 13 CAUSES
If the cause cannot be isolated, go to EC-1039, "
Main 13 Causes of Overheating".
>> INSPECTION END
PROCEDURE A
1.CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E6.
3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R terminal 16 and ground with CONSULT-III or tester.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> GO TO 2. Testing pressure: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
PBIC1528E
Radiator cap
relief pressure:
59 - 98 kPa (0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2, 9 - 14 psi)
SLC755A
Voltage: Battery voltage
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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 IPDM E/R harness connector E5.
2. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor terminal 2 and IPDM E/R terminal 8.
Refer to wiring diagram.
4. 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 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between the following; cooling fan motor terminal 3 and ground,
cooling fan motor terminal 4 and ground,
IPDM E/R terminal 38 and ground,
IPDM E/R terminal 60 and ground.
Refer to wiring diagram.
2. Also check harness for short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to power in harness or connectors.
5.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR
Refer to EC-1040, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motor.
6.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-717
.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-17.
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
PROCEDURE B
1.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR SHORT
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector E6. Continuity should exist.
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2. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between cooling fan motor terminal 1
and IPDM E/R terminal 11.
Refer to wiring diagram.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
2.CHECK COOLING FAN MOTOR
Refer to EC-1040, "
Component Inspection".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Replace cooling fan motor.
3.CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Perform EC-717
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OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-17.
NG >> Repair or replace harness connectors.
Main 13 Causes of OverheatingINFOID:0000000001326902
Continuity should exist.
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Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
OFF 1 Blocked radiator Blocked condenser
Blocked radiator grille
Blocked bumper Visual No blocking —
2 Coolant mixture Coolant tester 50 - 50% coolant mixture MA-10
3 Coolant level Visual Coolant up to MAX level in
reservoir tank and radiator
filler neckCO-37
4 Radiator cap Pressure tester 59 - 98 kPa
(0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2, 9 - 14
psi) (Limit) CO-42
ON*25 Coolant leaks Visual No leaks
CO-37
ON*26 Thermostat Touch the upper and
lower radiator hosesBoth hoses should be hot
CO-52
ON*17 Cooling fan CONSULT-III Operating See trouble diagnosis for
DTC P1217 (EC-1030
).
OFF 8 Combustion gas leak Color checker chemical tester 4 Gas analyzerNegative —
ON*
39 Coolant temperature gauge Visual Gauge less than 3/4 when
driving —
Coolant overflow to res- ervoir tank Visual No overflow during driving
and idling CO-37
OFF*410 Coolant return from res-
ervoir tank to radiator Visual Should be initial level in
reservoir tank CO-37
OFF 11 Water control valve Remove and inspect
the valveWithin the specified value
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*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-34
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Component InspectionINFOID:0000000001326903
COOLING FAN MOTOR
1. Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector.
2. Supply cooling fan motor terminals with battery voltage and
check operation.
Cooling fan motor should operate.
If NG, replace cooling fan motor.
OFF 12 Cylinder head Straight gauge feeler gauge0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maxi-
mum distortion (warping) EM-226
13 Cylinder block and pis-
tons Visual No scuffing on cylinder
walls or piston EM-241
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference page
Sp ee d
Te r m i n a l s
(+) ( −)
Cooling fan motor Middle 1 3 and 4
2 3 and 4
High 1, 2 3, 4
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