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Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Remove the battery negative terminal, and reconnect after 10 seconds have passed.
  2. Idle the engine until engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F).
  3. Stop the engine to decrease the engine coolant temperature down to 40°C (104°F) or less.
    NOTE: Do not let engine coolant temperature drop below 5°C (41°F).
  4. Idle the engine until engine coolant temperature is 80°C (176°F).
  5. Stop the engine to decrease the engine coolant temperature down to 40°C (104°F) or less.
    NOTE: Do not let engine coolant temperature drop below 5°C (41 °F).
  6. Idle the engine.