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ELEC
COOLING SYSTEM
C0NTINUITY
GOOD
CONDITION
6.Thermo switch (radiator)
Remove the thermo switch (radiator) from
the radiator.
Connect the pocket tester ( × 10) to the
thermo switch (radiator) 1.
Immerse the thermo switch (radiator) in
coolant 2.
Check the thermo switch (radiator) for
continuity.
While heating the coolant use a
thermometer 3 to record the
temperatures.
Test
step
Coolant temperature
Continuity
Thermo switch
(radiator)
1Less than 86 ± 3 °C
(186.8 ± 5.4 °F) NO
2More than 86 ± 3 °C
(186.8 ± 5.4 °F) YES
3More than 80 ± 3 °C
(176 ± 5.4 °F) YES
4Less than 80 ± 3 °C
(176 ± 5.4 °F) NO
Test steps 1 & 2: Heating phase
Test steps 3 & 4: Cooling phase
ÈThe thermo switch (radiator) circuit is open
and the radiator fan is off.
ÉThe thermo switch (radiator) circuit is closed
and the radiator fan is on.
WARNING
Handle the thermo switch (radiator) with
special care.
Never subject it to a strong shock or
allow it to be dropped. Should it be
dropped, it must be replaced.
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Thermo switch (radiator):
28 Nm (2.8 m kg, 20 ft lb)
Three bond sealock® #10
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80 ± 3 ˚C
(176 ± 5.4 ˚F)
86 ± 3 ˚C
(186.8 ± 5.4 ˚F)
BAD CONDITION
Replace the thermo switch (radiator).