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Symptom Chart

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Condition Possible Sources Actions
Loss of coolant Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to PINPOINT TEST A 
The engine overheats. Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to PINPOINT TEST B 
The engine does not reach normal operating temperature. Refer to the Pinpoint Test GO to PINPOINT TEST C 
The block heater does not operate correctly.
  • Block heater power cable
  • Block heater
  • CHECK continuity in all 3 power cable circuits. If any circuit measures more than 5 ohms, INSTALL a new power cable.
  • CHECK the resistance of the block heater. If the resistance does not measure between 32 and 37 ohms, INSTALL a new block heater.
The electric cooling fan is inoperative in one or more speeds or does not operate correctly.
  • Wiring
  • Relays
  • Fuses
  • Cooling fan motor
  • Cooling fan resistor
REFER to the Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) (SECTION 0) .
The electric cooling fan stays on all the time.
  • Wiring
  • Relays
REFER to the Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) (SECTION 0) .
Noisy electric cooling fan operation.
  • Foreign material contamination
  • Fan motor
  • REMOVE the foreign material from the cooling fan and shroud. TEST the system for normal operation. If still noisy, INSTALL a new cooling fan assembly.
  • Fan blade detached from fan motor
  • INSTALL a new cooling fan assembly.