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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20105 SPORT, 2.3 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [L3] - ENGINENO. 17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATINGNOTES

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

No. 17 Cooling System Concerns-Overheating: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - NO. 17 COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING [L3]

COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS-OVERHEATING

DESCRIPTION

Engine runs at higher than normal temperature/overheats.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Radiator hoses damage
Coolant leakage
- Leakage around heater unit
- Leakage at coolant hoses and/or radiator
Improper coolant level
Fans reverse rotation
Fuse malfunction
Coolant overflow system malfunction
Poor radiator condition
Improper or damaged radiator cap
Improper water/anti-freeze mixture
PCM, climate control unit, instrument cluster or multi information display DTC is stored
Improper operation of A/C system
- Climate control unit malfunction (A/C switch malfunction or climate control unit does not determine A/C request or transmit the A/C request signal)
- Instrument cluster malfunction (does not receive A/C request signal from climate control unit or transmit it to PCM)
- Communication error between PCM and instrument cluster
- Communication error between instrument cluster and climate control unit (Full-auto air conditioner)
- Short to ground circuit between BCM terminal 3S and climate control unit terminal E (Manual air conditioner)
Improper operation of cooling fan control system
Improper tension of drive belt
Drive belt damage
Thermostat malfunction

RENDER: 1.0x

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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.