Chrysler 2000 LHS User Manual

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
4. System overfilled. 4. Ensure cold coolant level is
between MIN and MAX marks on
coolant bottle.
COOLANT LOSS TO THE
GROUND WITHOUT PRESSURE
CAP BLOWOFF. GAUGE IS
READING HIGH OR HOT.
1. Coolant leaks in radiator, cooling
system hoses, water pump or
engine.
1. Pressure test and repair as
necessary. Refer to Testing Cooling
System for Leaks in this section.
DETONATION OR PRE-IGNITION
(NOT CAUSED BY IGNITION
SYSTEM) GAUGE MAY NOT BE
READING HIGH.
1. Engine overheating. 1. Check reason for overheating
and repair as necessary.
2. Freeze point of coolant not
correct. Mixture too concentrated or
too diluted.
2. Check freeze point of the coolant.
Refer to Coolant, General
Information in this section for test
procedure. Adjust the ethylene
glycol to water ration as required.
3. Wrong cooling system pressure
cap.
3. Install correct pressure cap.
HOSE(S) COLLAPSE AS ENGINE
COOLS DOWN.
1. Vacuum created in cooling
system on engine cool-down is not
being relieved through coolant
bottle system.
1. (a) Pressure cap relief valve
stuck. Refer to Pressure cap in this
section. Replace as necessary.
(b) Hose between the pressure and
overflow tank is plugged. Clean vent
and repair as necessary.
(c) Vent at coolant reserve/overflow
tank is plugged. Clean vent and
repair as necessary.
(d) Reserve/overflow tank is
internally blocked. Clean and repair
as necessary
ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN RUNS
ALL THE TIME.
1. Fan relay, Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) or engine coolant
temperature sensor possibly
defective.
1. Refer to appropriate Powertrain
Diagnostic Manual for operation of
the DRB scan tool. Repair as
necessary.
2. Check for low coolant level. 2. Repair as necessary.
3. A/C pressure transducer
defective.
3. Refer to appropriate Powertrain
Diagnostic Manual for operation of
the DRB scan tool. Repair as
necessary
NOISY COOLING FAN. 1. Fan blade loose. 1. Replace fan module assembly.
Refer to procedure in this section.
2. Fan blade striking a surrounding
object.
2. Locate point of fan blade contact
and repair/replace as necessary.
3. Air obstructions at radiator or A/C
condenser.
3. Remove obstructions and/or
clean debris.
4. Electric fan motor defective. 4. Replace fan motor/assembly.
Refer to procedure in this section.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

Chrysler 2000 LHS Specifications

General

Brand	Chrysler
Model	2000 LHS
Category	Automobile
Language	English