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Engine Overheating (L84, L87)

Engine Overheating

Step Action Yes No
1 Inspect for a missing or damaged radiator side or upper baffle and/or radiator air deflector. Is the baffle and/or deflector missing or damaged? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 2
2 Inspect for a loss of coolant. Is there a loss of coolant? Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4
3 Fill the system to the specified level. Does the engine overheat? Go to Step 4 System OK
4 Inspect for low temperature protection. Is the coolant to the correct concentration? Go to Step 5 Go to Step 8
5 Note: Use the correct radiator surge tank cap. Inspect for a loss of cooling system pressure. Radiator Surge Tank Cap Testing Is there a loss of system pressure? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 6
6 Inspect for a faulty engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement Is the sensor operating properly? Go to Step 7 Go to Step 8
7 Inspect for the following: Damaged coolant surge tank Leaking hose Bad/incorrect surge tank or radiator cap Were any of the above found? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 3
8 Repair or install new parts as necessary, then retest. Does the engine overheat? Go to Step 9 System OK
9 Inspect for incorrect drive belt tension. Is the belt tension correct? Go to Step 10 Go to Step 8
10 1. Remove the water pump housing. Water Pump Replacement 2. Inspect for a damaged water pump shaft/hub. Go to Step 8 Go to Step 11
Step Action Yes No
Is the water pump driveshaft damaged or is the seal leaking?
11 Inspect for obstructed radiator air flow or bent radiator fins. Is the radiator air flow obstructed? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 12
12 Inspect for blocked cooling system passages. Are the cooling system passages blocked? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 13
13 Inspect the thermostat. Thermostat Diagnosis Is the thermostat stuck in the closed position? Go to Step 15 Go to Step 16
14 Replace the thermostat. Water Pump Inlet Replacement Does the engine overheat? Go to Step 16 System OK
15 Inspect the radiator cooling capacity. Is the proper sized radiator being used on the vehicle? Go to Step 3 Go to Step 16
16 Consult the current parts catalog and replace the radiator. Radiator Replacement Is the repair complete? System OK