No.17 Cooling System Concerns-Overheating: Notes
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NO.17 DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE
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COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS -OVERHEATING |
| DESCRIPTION |
The engine runs at higher than normal temperature/overheats. |
| POSSIBLE CAUSE |
- Improper coolant level
- Blown fuses
- Coolant leakage
- Excessive A/C system pressure
- A/C system operation is improper
- Improper water/anti-freeze mixture
- Fans reverse rotation
- Cooling air passage to radiator blockage
- Poor radiator condition
- Thermostat malfunction
- Radiator hose damage
- Improper or damaged radiator cap
- Cooling fans are inoperative.
- Coolant overflow system malfunction
- Improper tension of drive belt
- Drive belt damage
- Eccentric shaft bypass valve malfunction (stuck closed)
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