Engine runs cold
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender V8i Workshop Manual Supplement
- Section
- Fault diagnosis › Engine runs cold
Cooling systemEngine runs cold
ENGINE RUNS COLD
Before conducting any cooling system diagnosis: See Description and operation, Engine cooling
- Check operation of viscous unit. See Description and operation, Viscous Fan Is viscous unit operating correctly? NO - See Repair, Viscous coupling YES - Continue.
- Is thermostat correct type and operating? See Repair, Thermostat If problem is not diagnosed: Continue.
- Are the air conditioning fans operating continuously? YES - See Electrical Trouble Shooting Manual. NO - Continue.
- Is temperature sender and gauge giving accurate readings? Substitute parts and compare readings. If problem is not diagnosed repeat tests, starting at 1.
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