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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Turn OFF the ignition, inspect the cooling system surge tank for the proper coolant level. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing and Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) .
  2. Ignition OFF for 8 hours or greater.
  3. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool IAT Sensor and ECT Sensor parameters. The ECT, IAT, and ambient temperatures should be within 15°C (27°F) of each other.
  4. Use the scan tool to verify the proper operation of the engine cooling system fans.
    5. IMPORTANT: A critical analysis of the operation of the thermostat is necessary to properly diagnose this DTC.
  5. Verify the proper heat range and the operation of the thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis .
  6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
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