No. 17 Cooling System Concerns-Overheating: Notes
NO. 17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING (SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5)
| 17 |
COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING |
| DESCRIPTION |
- Engine runs at higher than normal temperature/overheats.
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| POSSIBLE CAUSE |
- Engine heat generation amount is excessive
- Engine speed is high and remains high for continuous long periods
- PCM DTC is stored
- 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
- Improper operation of A/C system
- Cooling fan inoperative
- Improper engine coolant level
- Coolant leakage (engine internal, external)
- Engine coolant performance deterioration
- Improper water/anti-freeze mixture
- Poor radiator condition
- Radiator hose damage
- Improper or damaged radiator cap
- Coolant overflow system malfunction
- Fans reverse rotation
- Blown fuse
- Leakage at coolant hoses and/or radiator
- Leakage around heater unit in passenger compartment
- Drive belt damage
- Thermostat malfunction
- Excessive A/C system pressure
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CAUTION:
- Verify the malfunction symptom according to not only the PID value but also the symptom troubleshooting.
RELATED PIDS
| Item (definition) |
Unit/Condition |
Definition |
Condition/Specification (Reference) |
| ECT |
°C, °F |
Engine coolant temperature (No. 1) |
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| V |
- ECT is 20 °C {68 °F}: Approx. 3.10 V
- ECT is 40 °C {104 °F}: Approx. 2.16 V
- ECT is 60 °C {140 °F}: Approx. 1.40 V
- ECT is 80 °C {176 °F}: Approx. 0.87 V
- ECT is 100 °C {212 °F}: Approx. 0.54 V
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