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Fiat Ulysse Factory Service Manual (2002-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Engine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument / with visible vapour venting

Make
Fiat
Model
Ulysse Factory Service Manual
Year
2002–2010
Section
Engine › Engine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument / with visible vapour venting
Fault diagnosisEngine coolant overheating signalled by the instrument / with visible vapour venting

ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING SIGNALLED BY THE INSTRUMENT / WITH VISIBLE VAPOUR VENTING

2.0 16V JTD, 2.2 16V JTD

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 Step1. 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
1PLUG SEAL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the seal of the expansion tank capMove on to StepCap defectiveReplace the cap
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket:

  • Detect that there are no errors memorized
  • Carry out the active diagnosis of the fan
  • Check the fan operating cycle
Move on to Step1. Presence of errors in the control unit1. Proceed as instructed by the diagnostic tester
2. Operation does not conformMove on to Step
3ENGINE COOLING ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check tha the fan power/control line is working properly

See E5020 ENGINE COOLING

Move on to StepConnections not correct

Repair the connections

See E5020 ENGINE COOLING

4FAN OPERATION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Supply the fan directly and check its operation

See E5020 ENGINE COOLING

Move on to StepFan not workingReplace the fan
5THERMOSTAT OPERATION CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Bleed the cooling systemCheck that the thermostat is working properlyMove on to StepThermostat not working

Replace the thermostat

Op. 1088C30 THERMOSTAT UNIT - R+R

6WATER PUMP CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the water pump is working properlyMove on to StepPump faulty

Change pump

Op. 1088C10 WATER PUMP - R + R

7COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE TESTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the seal of the cooling systemMove on to Step1. Faulty seal with visible leaks1. Eliminate leaks
2. Faulty seal without visible leaksMove on to Step
8HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder headMove on to StepSeal not efficientRestore the seal, replace the head if necessary
9MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the hydraulic seal of the monoblocMove on to StepSeal not efficientRestore the seal, replace the monobloc if necessary
10CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer present

Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2002 Fiat Ulysse

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