72424 - D37 ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING SIGNALLED BY GAUGE WITH NO VAPOURS VISIBLE

STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
First, check:

  • the level of the coolant fluid
  • that there are no localized 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
Move on to Step 1. Level not correct1. Top up level
2. Leaks detected2. Move on to the step involved
3. Presence of engine oil3. Change the head gasket
4. Radiator distorted4. Replace the radiator
5. Radiator dirty/blocked5. Clean/wash the radiator    See in Op. 1088A20 Engine cooling SYSTEM - Wash interior
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket and check:

  • that there are no faulty control units in the CAN
Move on to Step Control unit(s) with errorsCarry out the specific control unit error test and continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Keeping the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) conected to the diagnostic socket:

  • Carry out the active diagnosis of the fan
  • Check the fan operating cycle
Move on to Step Operation does not conformMove on to Step
3ENGINE COOLING ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check tha the fan power/control line is working properly (Wiring Diagram ) E5020 ENGINE COOLING Move on to Step Connections not correctRepair the connections (Wiring Diagram ) E5020 ENGINE COOLING
4FAN OPERATION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Supply the fan directly and check its operation (Wiring Diagram ) E5020 ENGINE COOLING Move on to Step Fan not workingReplace the fan    See in Op. 1088E10 Radiator cooling FAN - R.R.
5COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the sensor is working properly    Continue following the instructions in the test 1056BC Move on to Step Sensor faultyReplace the sensor    See in Op. 1056B50 Coolant temperature SENSOR - R.R.
6THERMOSTAT OPERATION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

  • Bleed the cooling system
  • Check that the thermostat is working properly
Move on to Step Thermostat not workingReplace the thermostat    See in Op. 1088C30 THERMOSTAT UNIT - R.R.
7WATER PUMP CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the water pump is working properlyMove on to Step Pump faultyChange pump    See in Op. 1088C10 WATER PUMP - R.R.
8COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE TESTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the seal of the cooling system    See in Op. 0510C30 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM - Leakage testMove on to Step 1. Faulty seal with visible leaks1. Eliminate leaks
2. Faulty seal without visible leaksMove on to Step
9HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder head    See in Op. 1016E04 SINGLE CYLINDER HEAD or (one) left or right, removed - Hydraulic testMove on to Step Seal not efficientRestore the seal, replace the head if necessary
10MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the hydraulic seal of the monoblocMove on to Step Seal not efficientRestore the seal, replace the monobloc if necessary
11CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present