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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SUBURBAN C1500, 5.3 ZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1269 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESENGINE FAILS TO REACH NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE
2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 Z

Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature

2006 Chevrolet Suburban C1500, 5.3 ZSECTION Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature
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Step Action Yes No
1
  1. Ensure that the cooling system is full.
  2. Allow the engine to cool.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Turn the air conditioning system off.
  5. Inspect the engine cooling fan(s).
Is the electric cooling fan on?		 Go to Step 2  Go to Step 3 
2
  1. Diagnose and repair the cooling fan system. Refer to Cooling Fan Always On .
  2. Verify the customer complaint.
Does the engine still fail to reach normal operating temperature?		 Go to Step 3  System OK
3 Install the Scan Tool to the DLC. Compare the Scan Tool coolant temperature reading to the I/P cluster coolant temperature.
Is the I/P cluster coolant temperature close to the reading on the Scan Tool?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Diagnose and repair the coolant temperature gage system.
  2. Verify the customer complaint.
Does the engine still fail to reach normal operating temperature?		 Go to Step 5  System OK
5 Inspect the thermostat for proper operation. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis (LP1, LY7)  or Thermostat Diagnosis (LS2) .
Is the thermostat operating properly?		 Go to Step 1  Go to Step 6 
6
  1. Replace the thermostat. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Replacement (LY7, LLT) .
  2. Verify the customer complaint.
Does the engine still fail to reach normal operating temperature?		 Go to Step 1  System OK
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