D37 Engine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument without visible vapour venting
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2002
- Section
- Engine › D37 Engine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument without visible vapour venting
D37 Engine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument without visible vapour venting
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY NOTES Temperature ijndication is managed by the engine control unit via a CAN line. Any faults in the electrical circuit and coolant temperature sensor are indicated by the system via activation of the engine control warning light and the indicator on the instrument panel pointing to zero. | OK | |
| Not OK | End of diagnosis | ||
| 1 | CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL Check the level of the coolant. Find out from the customer whether the problem has occurred previously Check the fluid consists of 100% PARAFLU Use a thermometer to check fluid temperature and compare it with the temperature displayed by the gauge | OK | |
| Fluid too low and no traces of leaks noted |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 100% PARAFLU |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Temperature is true | |||
| 2 | CHECKING RADIATOR Check radiator condition. In particular, check for signs of deformation - traces of leaks - external dirt - fluid with excessive rust traces | OK | |
| Radiator deformed |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Radiator dirty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Leaks from the radiator |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Fluid with excessive traces of rust |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CHECKING THERMOSTAT OPERATION Check that the thermostat is working properly | OK | |
| Thermostat not working |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | CHECKING FAN OPERATION Test using an Examiner Activate the fan in active diagnosis mode If the fan works, ensure it comes on at the correct temperature | OK | |
| Fan does not work |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present | OK | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
| Fault persists | Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure |
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