3233021 - D30 ENGINE OVERHEATING / WITH THE FAN WORKING

The reading on the special instrument in the panel shows a high engine coolant temperature
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a preliminary check on the engine coolant level

Then check:

  • regular engagement of cooling fan
  • engine oil level
  • condition of water pump drive belt
Continue to Step 1 Insufficient engine coolant level Top up the engine coolant level Op. 1088A10
Electric fan does not switch on See table   D31 
Tension incorrect Replace the belt Op.   1092G10 
Engine oil level too low Top up the engine oil level Op.   1084A10 
1TEMPERATURE GAUGE OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket (in the engine management control unit ambient): read the engine temperature value shown amongst the parameters and compare it with the instrument reading Continue to Step 2 Values do not agree.Instrument reading faulty See table   K25 
2VISUAL INSPECTION OF CCOLANT EXPANSION TANKAll OKProblems metOperation
Start up the engine and visually check that there are no air bubbles in the expansion tank Continue to Step 3 Air in the cooling circuitEliminate the air from the cooling circuit
3CYLINDER HEAD GASKET CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.6 TS 1.8 TS [d] 1.9 JTD 8v 2.4 JTD 10v

Check:

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • the gasket seal
Continue to Step 4 Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore correct tightening
Gasket damaged Replace the gasket Op. 1016C11
2.5 V6

Check:

  • that the cylinder head tightening is correct
  • the gasket seal
Continue to Step 4 Cylinder head tightening not correctRestore correct tightening
Gasket damaged Replace the gasket Op.   1016D11 
4THERMOSTAT GROUP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • the condition of the thermostat group
Continue to Step 5 Thermostat group faulty Replace the thermostat group Op.   1088C40 
5PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition and seal of the pipes. In particular:

  • no obstructions
  • condition of hoses, connectors and plugs
Continue to Step 6 Tightening not correct or components damagedRestore the correct tightening or replace the components involved (see Assembly 1088D)
6RADIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the radiator Continue to Step 7 Radiator damaged or distorted Reaplce the radiator Op.   1088B24 
7WATER PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • the condition of the water pump
  • the seal of the gaskets
Continue to Step 8 Water pump faulty Replace the water pump or Op.   1088C12 
8CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'