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No. 18 Cooling System Concerns-Runs Cold: Notes

NO. 18 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-RUNS COLD (SKYACTIV-G 2.5) DESCRIPTION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

18  COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-RUNS COLD 
DESCRIPTION 
  • Engine does not reach normal operating temperature.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Improper indication of low engine coolant temperature indicator light and/or high engine coolant temperature warning light
    • ECT sensor No. 1 malfunction
    • Instrument cluster malfunction
  • Cooling fan system malfunction
  • Condenser fan system malfunction
  • Thermostat malfunction
  • Foreign matter penetration in engine coolant
CAUTION:
  • Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.