NO.18 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-RUNS COLD [ZJ, ZY]

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COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS—RUNS COLD

DESCRIPTION

•  The engine does not reach normal operating temperature.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

•  Condenser fan system malfunction

•  Cooling fan system malfunction

•  Thermostat malfunction

•  ECT sensor malfunction

•  PCM malfunction

18	COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS—RUNS COLD
DESCRIPTION	• The engine does not reach normal operating temperature.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Condenser fan system malfunction • Cooling fan system malfunction • Thermostat malfunction • ECT sensor malfunction • PCM malfunction

Diagnostic procedure

STEP	INSPECTION	ACTION
1	Is the customer complaint "Lack of passenger compartment heat" only?	Yes	Inspect the A/C and heater system. Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
1		No	Go to the next step.
2	Does the engine speed continue at fast idle?	Yes	Go to the symptom troubleshooting "NO.9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON". (See NO.9 FAST IDLE/RUNS ON [ZJ, ZY].)
2	Does the engine speed continue at fast idle?	No	Go to the next step.
3	Remove the thermostat. (See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, ZY].) Inspect the thermostat. (See THERMOSTAT INSPECTION [ZJ, ZY].) Is there any malfunction?	Yes	Replace the thermostat. (See THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, ZY].)
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	Perform the Cooling Fan Control System Inspection. (See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION [ZJ, ZY].) Does the cooling fan control system work properly?	Yes	Perform the PID/DATA Monitor and Record Procedure and access the ECT PID. (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST [ZJ, ZY].) Inspect for both the ECT PID and the temperature gauge readings. • If the temperature gauge on the instrument cluster indicates normal range but ECT PID is not same as the temperature gauge reading: ― Inspect the ECT sensor. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR INSPECTION [ZJ, ZY].) ― Replace the ECT sensor, if necessary. (See ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, ZY].) • If the temperature gauge on the instrument cluster indicates overheating but ECT PID is normal: ― Inspect the temperature gauge and the heat gauge unit. ― Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
4		No	Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
5	Verify test results. • If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [ZJ, ZY].) • If malfunction remains, inspect related Service information perform repair or diagnosis. ― If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed. ― If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace the PCM. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, ZY].)