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
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
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | PRELIMINARY 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 | |
| Fan(s) faulty | |||
| 1 | FAN OPERATING CIRCUIT CHECK Check, in order:
| OK | |
| Connections not correct |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Component defective |
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 | ||
| 2 | CHECK 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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