6B-4 ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT (WATER) TEMP. GAUGE
The coolant temp. gauge is included in engine coolant temp. (ECT)
sensor (1). This gauge activates a temp. meter in the instrument
cluster.
DIAGNOSIS
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Engine overheats D Loose or broken water pump belt
D Not enough coolant
D Faulty thermostat
D Faulty water pump
D Dirty or bent radiator fins
D Coolant leakage on cooling system
D Defective cooling fan motor
D Plugged radiator
D Faulty radiator cap
D Maladjusted ignition timing
D Dragging brakes
D Slipping clutch
Adjust or replace.
Check coolant level and add as
necessary.
Replace.
Replace.
Clean or remedy.
Repair.
Check and replace as
necessary.
Check and replace radiator as
necessary.
Replace.
Adjust.
Adjust brake.
Adjust or replace.