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No. 17 Cooling System Concerns-Overheating: Notes

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - NO. 17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING [L3]

17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING
DESCRIPTION  Engine runs at higher than normal temperature/overheats.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Radiator hoses damage
  • Coolant leakage
    • Leakage around heater unit
    • Leakage at coolant hoses and/or radiator
  • Improper coolant level
  • Fans reverse rotation
  • Fuse malfunction
  • Coolant overflow system malfunction
  • Poor radiator condition
  • Improper or damaged radiator cap
  • Improper water/anti-freeze mixture
  • PCM, climate control unit, instrument cluster or multi information display DTC is stored
  • Improper operation of A/C system
    • Climate control unit malfunction (A/C switch malfunction or climate control unit does not determine A/C request or transmit the A/C request signal)
    • Instrument cluster malfunction (does not receive A/C request signal from climate control unit or transmit it to PCM)
    • Communication error between PCM and instrument cluster
    • Communication error between instrument cluster and climate control unit (Full-auto air conditioner)
    • Short to ground circuit between BCM terminal 3S and climate control unit terminal E (Manual air conditioner)
  • Improper operation of cooling fan control system
  • Improper tension of drive belt
  • Drive belt damage
  • Thermostat malfunction