145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   ENGINE COOLANT OVERHEATING SIGNALLED BY THE INSTRUMENT   K027   


 

0

 

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

First, check:

- the level of the coolant fluid

- that there are no localized leaks

- fan engagement

- 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

 

Move on to Step 4

 

1. Level not correct

2. Leaks detected

3. Fan does not come on

4. Presence of engine oil

5. Radiator distorted

6. Radiator dirty

 

1. Top up level

2. Move on to the step involved

3. Move on to Step 1

4. Change the cylinder head gasket

5. Replace the radiator

6. Clean the radiator

 

1

 

PLUG SEAL CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the seal of the expansion tank cap

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Cap defective

 

Replace the cap

 

2

 

FAN OPERATION CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

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

- Check that there are no errors memorized

- Check the fan operating cycle

 

Move on to Step 5

 

Operation does not comply

 

Move on to Step 3

 

3

 

ENGINE COOLING ELECTRIC CIRCUIT CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check that the line between the engine management and fans is working properly

 See E5020 ENGINE COOLING

 

Move on to Step 5

 

1. Connections not correct

2. Control unit faulty

 

1. Restore the correct connections

2. Print out the parameters detected by the control unit, then replace it

 Op. 1056B82 INJECTION/IGNITION SYSTEM E.C.U. (ONE) - R + R

 

4

 

FAN OPERATION CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Provide the fans with a direct power supply and check their operation

 See E5020 ENGINE COOLING

 

Move on to Step 5

 

Fan not working

 

Replace the fans

 

5

 

INSTRUMENT PANEL OPERATION CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the consistency of readings between the control unit and instrument panel

 

Move on to Step 6

 

Readings inconsistent

 

Restore the correct connections with the instrument panel and replace it, if necessary

 Op. 5560B10 CONTROL PANEL - R+R

 

6

 

THERMOSTAT OPERATION CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check that the thermostat is working properly

 

Move on to Step 7

 

Thermostat not working

 

Bleed the cooling system. If the problem persists, replace the thermostat

 

7

 

WATER PUMP CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check that the water pump is working properly

 

Move on to Step 8

 

Pump faulty

 

Restore the correct operation of the pump. If necessary, replace it

 

8

 

COOLING SYSTEM LEAKAGE CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the seal of the cooling system

 

Move on to Step 10

 

Coolant leaks found

 

Move on to Step 9

 

9

 

HEAD HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the hydraulic seal of the cylinder head

 

Move on to Step 10

 

Seal not efficient

 

Replace the head

 

10

 

MONOBLOC HYDRAULIC SEAL CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check the hydraulic seal of the monobloc

 

End of diagnosis

 

Seal not efficient

 

Replace the monobloc