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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

D31 High engine temperature without fan

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Engine › D31 High engine temperature without fan
Fault diagnosisD31 High engine temperature without fan

D31 High engine temperature without fan

The reading on the instrument in the panel shows a high engine coolant temperature and the cooling fan does not come on

StepTest procedureResultAction
0PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Check the condition and the correct operation of the engine cooling fan(s)

NOTE: this check can be carried out by connecting the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and carrying out the active diagnosis of the engine cooling fans:(in the engine management control unit ambient)

OK

Move onto step 2

Fan(s) faulty

Move onto step 1

1FAN OPERATING CIRCUIT CHECK

Check, in order:

OK

Move onto step 2

Connections not correct
  • Restore the connections

End of diagnosis

Component defective
  • Replace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)

End of diagnosis

Fan resistances faulty NOTE in that case the fan is not working at two different speeds

End of diagnosis

Fan(s) faulty

End of diagnosis

2CHECK CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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