NO.18 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-RUNS COLD [MZI-3.7]

NO.18 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-RUNS COLD [MZI-3.7]

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COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-RUNS COLD

DESCRIPTION

Engine takes excessive time to reach normal operating temperature.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Thermostat malfunction

• Cooling fan system malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP	INSPECTION	RESULTS	ACTION
1	Is customer complaint “Lack of passenger compartment heat” only?	Yes	Inspect A/C and heater system.
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	Does the engine speed continue at fast idle?	Yes	Go to symptom troubleshooting “No.9 Fast idle/runs on”. (See NO.9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON [MZI-3.7].)
2	Does the engine speed continue at fast idle?	No	Go to the next step.
3	Remove the thermostat and inspect operation. (See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].) (See THERMOSTAT INSPECTION [MZI-3.7].) Is thermostat normal?	Yes	Go to the next step.
3		No	Replace the thermostat.
4	Inspect cooling fan control system operation. (See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION [MZI-3.7].) Does the cooling fan control system function properly?	Yes	Access ECT PID. Inspect for both ECT PID and temperature gauge on instrument cluster readings. If the temperature gauge on the instrument cluster indicates normal range but ECT PID is not the same as temperature gauge reading, inspect the CHT sensor. If the temperature gauge on the instrument cluster indicates cold range but ECT PID is normal, inspect the temperature gauge and heat gauge unit.
4		No	Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
5	• Verify test results. ― If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [MZI-3.7].) ― If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis. • If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed. • If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZI-3.7].)