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* Check Engine Cooling System
* Check Engine Cooling System
** Put the key on, fan speed on 1, and push the a/c switch. Are both fans kicking on? If not, you found the problem.
** Put the key on, fan speed on 1, and push the a/c switch. Are both fans kicking on? If not, you found the problem.
** Put the key on and fan speed on 1. Does heat come out readily from the vents?
** Put the key on and fan speed on 1 with temperature set to hot. Does heat come out readily from the vents?
*** No. Probably the water pump is gone.
*** No. Probably the water pump is gone.
*** Yes. Probably the thermostat is gone.
*** Yes. Probably the thermostat is gone.


[[Category:Fault Codes]]
[[Category:Fault Codes]]

Revision as of 19:09, 10 August 2010

18613/P2181/008577 - Performance Malfunction in Cooling System

Possible Solutions

  • Check Engine Coolant Temperature Sender (G62)
  • Check Coolant Thermostat
  • Check Engine Cooling System
    • Put the key on, fan speed on 1, and push the a/c switch. Are both fans kicking on? If not, you found the problem.
    • Put the key on and fan speed on 1 with temperature set to hot. Does heat come out readily from the vents?
      • No. Probably the water pump is gone.
      • Yes. Probably the thermostat is gone.