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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2012SENTRA SE-RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCESYSTEMENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - DTCS P0603 TO P2A03 (QR25DE)DTC P1217: ENGINE OVER TEMPERATUREMAIN 12 CAUSES OF OVERHEATING
2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-R

Main 12 Causes of Overheating

2012 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RSECTION Main 12 Causes of Overheating
Engine Step Inspection item Equipment Standard Reference
OFF 1
  • Blocked radiator
  • Blocked condenser
  • Blocked radiator grille
  • Blocked bumper
  • Visual
 No blocking -
2
  • Coolant mixture
  • Coolant tester
 , "ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM ".
3
  • Coolant level
  • Visual
 Coolant up to MAX level in reservoir tank and radiator filler neck , "INSPECTION ".
4
  • Radiator cap
  • Pressure tester
 59 - 98 kPa (0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm2 , 9 - 14 psi) (Limit) , "INSPECTION ".
ON(2) 5
  • Coolant leaks
  • Visual
 No leaks , "INSPECTION ".
ON(2) 6
  • Thermostat
  • Touch the upper and lower radiator hoses
 Both hoses should be hot REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
ON(1) 7
  • Cooling fan
  • CONSULT
 Operating ( "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ").
OFF 8
  • Combustion gas leak
  • Color checker chemical tester 4 Gas analyzer
 Negative -
ON(3) 9
  • Coolant temperature gauge
  • Visual
 Gauge less than 3/4 when driving -
  • Coolant overflow to reservoir tank
  • Visual
 No overflow during driving and idling , "ENGINE COOLANT: CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ".
OFF(4) 10
  • Coolant return from reservoir tank to radiator
  • Visual
 Should be initial level in reservoir tank , "INSPECTION ".
OFF 11
  • Cylinder head
  • Straight gauge feeler gauge
 0.1 mm (0.004 in) Maximum distortion (warping) CYLINDER HEAD .
12
  • Cylinder block and pistons
  • Visual
 No scuffing on cylinder walls or piston CYLINDER BLOCK .
(1) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(2) Engine running at 3, 000 rpm for 10 minutes.
(3) Drive at 90 km/h (56 MPH) for 30 minutes and then let idle for 10 minutes.
(4) After 60 minutes of cool down time.

For more information, refer to OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS .
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