NO.18 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-RUNS COLD


BHE010300103W20

18

COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS -RUNS COLD

DESCRIPTION

The engine takes excessive time to reach the normal operating temperature.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Thermostat malfunction
• Eccentric shaft bypass malfunction (stuck open)
• Cooling fan system malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
Is the customer complaint "Lack of passenger compartment heat" only?
Yes
Inspect the A/C and heater system.
No
Go to the next step.
2
Does the engine speed continue at fast idle?
Yes
Go to the symptom troubleshooting "No.9 Fast idle/runs on".
No
Go to the next step.
3
Remove the thermostat and inspect operation.
Is the thermostat normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Replace the thermostat.
4
Inspect the cooling fan control system operation.
Does the cooling fan control system work properly?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
5
Access the ECT PID.
Inspect readings on both the ECT PID and the temperature gauge on the instrument cluster.
Is the ECT PID indication the same as the temperature gauge readings?
Yes
Inspect the eccentric shaft bypass valve.
(See Engine Workshop Manual.)
No
If the temperature gauge is in the normal range but the ECT PID is not the same as the temperature gauge reading, inspect the ECT sensor.
If the temperature gauge on the instrument cluster indicates the cold range but the ECT PID is normal, inspect the temperature gauge and the sending unit.
6
Verify test results.
• If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
• If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.