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Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Symptom diagnosis

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

Troubleshooting Chart

  Symptom

Check items

Cooling system parts malfunction Poor heat transfer Water pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt —
Thermostat stuck closed Engine coolant circulation
Damaged fins Dust contamination or rock clogging
Mechanical damage
Clogged radiator cooling tube Excess foreign material (rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flow Cooling fan does not operate Fan shroud and motor as- High resistance to fan rota- sembly —
High resistance to fan rotation
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud — Radiator shroud —
Improper engine coolant mixture ratio — Engine coolant viscosity —
Poor engine coolant quality — Periodic maintenance —
Insufficient engine coolant Engine coolant leaks Cooling hose Loose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator cap Loose
Poor sealing
Radiator O-ring for damage, deterioration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tank Exhaust gas leaks into cooling system Cylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket deterioration
Except cooling system parts malfunction

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Overload on engine Abusive driving High engine rpm under no load
Driving in low gear for extended time
Driving at extremely high speed
Powertrain system malfunction

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Installed improper size wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air flow Blocked radiator grille Installed car brassiere —
Blocked bumper
Blocked radiator
Blocked condenser Mud contamination or paper clogging
Installed large fog lamp
System description
DESCRIPTION Engine Cooling System Schematic CVT Models Radiator Water inlet Reservoir tank Thermostat Engine oil cooler Thermostat housing Water pump Cylinder head Cylinder b ...

Periodic maintenance
ENGINE COOLANT System Inspection WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wr ...

Other materials:

Precaution for Brake Control System
Always perform a pre-driving check to drive the vehicle. Always check speed and safety while driving the vehicle. To operate CONSULT while driving, more than one person is required to be in the vehicle to avoid interference to driving and ensure safety. Slight vibrations ar ...

B0020 Side airbag module LH
Description DTC B0020 FRONT LH SIDE AIR BAG MODULE The front LH side air bag module is wired to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit will monitor for opens and shorts in detected lines to the front LH side air bag module. PART LOCATION Refer to SRC-5, " ...

Diagnosis system (bcm) (with intelligent key system)
Common item COMMON ITEM : CONSULT Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM) APPLICATION ITEM CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM. Direct Diagnostic Mode Description ECU identification The BCM part number is displayed. Self Diagnostic Result ...

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