184000420 - D36 ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING SIGNALLED BY THE INSTRUMENT / WITH VISIBLE VAPOUR VENTING

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Results of the tests
1PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Preliminarily check:

  • the coolant level
  • that there are no leaks
  • that there is no engine oil in the expansion tank
  • that the cooling radiator is not distorted or faulty
  • that the radiator is not dirty / blocked
Continue to Step 0Level not correctTop up level
Leaks detectedMove on to the step concerned
Engine oil presentReplace the cylinder head gasket
Radiator distortedReaplce the radiator
Radiatoar dirty/blockedClean/wash the radiator Op. 1088A20
1CAP SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the seal of the expansion tank capContinue to Step 2Cap defectiveReplace the cap
2CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.

  • Check that there are no errors memorized
  • Carry out active diagnosis of fan
  • Check the fan operating cycle
Continue to Step 5There are errors in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Operation inconsistentContinue to Step 3
3ENGINE COOLING ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fan control/power line is working properly See E5020 ENGINE COOLING Continue to Step 4Connections not correctRestore the connections See E5020 ENGINE COOLING
4FAN OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Supply the fan directly and check its operation See E5020 ENGINE COOLING Continue to Step 5Fan not workingReplace the fan Op. 1088E10
5THERMOSTAT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Bleed the cooling systemCheck that the thermostat is working properlyContinue to Step 6Thermostat not workingReplace the thermostat Op. 1088C30
6CHECK ON WATER PUMPAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the water pump is working properlyContinue to Step 7Pump faultyReplace the pump Op. 1088C10
7COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cooling system leak test Op. 0510C30 Continue to Step 10No seal with visible leaksEliminate the leaks
No seal without visible leaksContinue to Step 8
8HEAD HYDRAULIC LEAKAGE TESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder head Op. 1016E04Continue to Step 9Seal ineffectiveRenew the seal, if necessary replace the head
9MONOBLOCK HYDRAULIC SEAL TESTAll OKProblems metOperation
CHECK ON BLOCK HYDRAULIC SEALContinue to Step 10Seal ineffectiveRenew the seal, if necessary replace the engine block
10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisThe fault persists