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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1986CHEROKEE CHIEF, 4D UTILITY, 2.8 W, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTINGBASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING - GENERAL INFORMATIONENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, Automatic
Cooling System Trouble Shooting
1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief, 4D Utility, 2.8 W, AutomaticSECTION Cooling System Trouble Shooting
NOTE:
This is GENERAL
information. This article is not intended to be specific to any unique situation or individual vehicle configuration. The purpose of this Trouble Shooting information is to provide a list of common causes to problem symptoms. For model-specific Trouble Shooting, refer to SUBJECT, DIAGNOSTIC, or TESTING articles available in the section(s) you are accessing.
COOLING SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING
| CONDITION & POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION | |
|---|---|---|
| Overheating | ||
| Coolant Leak | Fill/Pressure Test System | |
| A/C Condenser Fins Clogged | Remove/Clean Condenser | |
| Radiator Fins Clogged | Remove/Clean Radiator | |
| Thermostat Stuck Closed | Replace Thermostat | |
| Clogged Cooling System Passages | Clean/Flush Cooling System | |
| Water Pump Malfunction | Replace Water Pump | |
| Fan Clutch Malfunction | Replace Fan Clutch | |
| Retarded Ignition Timing | Reset Ignition Timing | |
| Cooling Fan Malfunction | Test Cooling Fan/Circuit | |
| Cooling Fan Motor Malfunction | Test Fan Motor | |
| Cooling Fan Relay Malfunction | Test Fan Relay | |
| Faulty Radiator Cap | Replace Radiator Cap | |
| Broken/Slipping Fan Belt | Replace Fan Belt | |
| Restricted Exhaust | Repair Exhaust System | |
| Corrosion | ||
| Impurities In Coolant | Clean/Flush System | |
| Coolant Leakage | ||
| Damaged hose | Replace Hose | |
| Leaky Water Pump | Replace Water Pump | |
| Damaged Radiator Seam | Replace/Repair Radiator | |
| Leaky Thermostat Cover | Replace Thermostat Cover | |
| Cylinder Head Problem | Check Head/Head Gasket | |
| Leaky Freeze Plugs | Replace Freeze Plugs | |
| Recovery System Inoperative | ||
| Loose and/or Defective Radiator Cap | Replace Radiator Cap | |
| Overflow Tube Clogged and/or Leaking | Repair Tube | |
| Recovery Bottle Vent Restricted | Clean Vent | |
| No Heater Core Flow | ||
| Collapsed Heater Hose | Replace Heater Hose | |
| Plugged Heater Core | Clean/Replace Heater Core | |
| Faulty Heater Valve | Replace Heater Valve | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.