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No. 17 Cooling System Concerns-Overheating: Notes

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NO. 17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING (SKYACTIV-G 2.5) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

17  COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING 
DESCRIPTION 
  • Engine runs at higher than normal temperature/overheats.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Engine heat generation amount is excessive
    • Engine speed is high and remains high for continuous long periods
  • PCM DTC is stored
  • Improper indication of low engine coolant temperature indicator light and/or high engine coolant temperature warning light
    • ECT sensor No. 1 malfunction
    • Instrument cluster malfunction
  • Improper operation of A/C system
  • Cooling fan inoperative
  • Improper engine coolant level
  • Coolant leakage (engine internal, external)
  • Engine coolant performance deterioration
  • Improper water/anti-freeze mixture
  • Poor radiator condition
  • Radiator hose damage
  • Improper or damaged radiator cap
  • Coolant overflow system malfunction
  • Fans reverse rotation
  • Blown fuse
  • Leakage at coolant hoses and/or radiator
  • Leakage around heater unit in passenger compartment
  • Drive belt damage
  • Improper drive belt tension
  • Thermostat malfunction
  • Excessive A/C system pressure
CAUTION:
  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.