Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views DEFINITION: The low engine coolant indicator is always on and no DTC is set. | |||
1 | Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 | Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Does the Low Coolant Level indicator illuminate? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems |
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Does the scan tool display OK? | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Test the ground circuit of the coolant level switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Test the signal circuit of the coolant level switch for an open, a short to voltage, or a high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the IPC. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the coolant level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | -- |
9 | Replace the coolant level switch. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 10 | -- |
10 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
