Diagnostic procedure
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
| STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is customer complaint "Lack of passenger compartment heat" only? | Yes | Inspect A/C and heater system. |
| No | Go to the next step. | ||
| 2 | Does engine speed continue during fast idle? | Yes | Go to symptom troubleshooting "NO. 9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON ". |
| No | Go to the next step. | ||
| 3 | Remove thermostat and inspect operation. (See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). (See THERMOSTAT INSPECTION ). Is thermostat normal? |
Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Replace thermostat. | ||
| 4 | Inspect cooling fan control system operation. (See COOLING FAN CONTROL SYSTEM INSPECTION ). Does cooling fan control system work properly? |
Yes | Access ECT PID. Inspect for both ECT PID and temperature gauge on instrument cluster readings. If temperature gauge on instrument cluster indicates normal range but ECT PID is not same as temperature gauge reading, inspect ECT sensor. If temperature gauge on instrument cluster indicates cold range but ECT PID is normal, inspect temperature gauge and heat gauge unit. |
| No | Repair or replace malfunctioning part. | ||
| 5 | Verify test results.
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