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Fiat Doblò Factory Service Manual (2000-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Engine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument / without visible vapour venting

Make
Fiat
Model
Doblò Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2010
Section
Engine › Engine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument / without visible vapour venting
Fault diagnosisEngine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument / without visible vapour venting

ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING SIGNALLED BY THE INSTRUMENT / WITHOUT VISIBLE VAPOUR VENTING

Results of the tests
1RADIATOR CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the condition of the radiator In particular:

  • it should not show signs of distortion or faults;
  • it should not be dirty
Continue to Step 2Radiator deformedReplace the radiator Op. 1088B20
Radiator dirtyClean the radiator
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Check the condition of the radiator In particular:

  • it should not show signs of distortion or faults;
  • it should not be dirty
Continue to Step 2Radiator deformedReplace the radiator Op. 1088B24
Radiator dirtyClean the radiator
2CHECK ON CAP SEALAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the radiator cap for leaksContinue to Step 3Cap faultyReplace the radiator cap Op. 0010T21
3CHECK ON COOLANT LEVELAll OKProblems metOperation

Check the level of the coolant Op. 0010T21

Find out from the customer whether the problem has occurred previously

Continue to Step 4Level too lowRestore the correct coolant level Op. 0010T21. If the fault has already occurred previously,
4INSTRUMENT PANEL OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Disconnect the water temperature sensor and check that the gauge goes down to the minimum valueContinue to Step 5Gauge stuck at maximum temperatureRestore the correct connections See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL. If necessary, replace the instrument panel
5FAN CYCLE CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
1.2 8vCheck that the fan cycle is correctContinue to Step 6Fan not workingSee table D36 ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING SIGNALLED BY THE INSTRUMENT
Fan operates at the wrong temperature: control unit and panel readings consistentRestore the correct connections with the control unit See E5030 PETROL ENGINE ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT. If necessary, replace it
Fan operates at the wrong temperature: readings not consistentRestore the correct connections with the instrument panel See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL. If necessary, replace it
1.9 DIESELCheck that the fan cycle is correctContinue to Step 6Fan not workingSee table D36 ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING SIGNALLED BY THE INSTRUMENT
Fan operates at the wrong temperature: control unit and panel readings consistentRestore the correct connections with the control unit See E5050 DIESEL ENGINES ELECTRONIC MANAGEMENT. If necessary, replace it
Fan operates at the wrong temperature: readings not consistentRestore the correct connections with the instrument panel See E4010 INSTRUMENT PANEL. If necessary, replace it
6COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE TESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out the cooling system leak test Op. 0510C30Continue to Step 7Coolant leaks discoveredSee table X10 ENGINE COOLANT LEAKS
7CHECK THAT THERE IS NO GURGLINGAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that there is no gurgling/oil in the coolant reservoirContinue to Step 8Fluid or bubbles: head gasket damagedReplace the gasket Op. 1016C10

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Check that there is no gurgling/oil in the coolant reservoirContinue to Step 8Fluid or bubbles: head gasket damagedReplace the gasket Op. 1016C11
8CYLINDER HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder headContinue to Step 9Seal insufficientReplace the cylinder head Op. 1016C10
9MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the hydraulic seal of the blockContinue to Step 10Seal insufficientReplace engine block Op. 1012A10
10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2000 Fiat Doblò

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