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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature

Step Action Yes No
1
  1. Ensure that the cooling system is full.
  2. Allow the engine/radiator cap to cool.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Turn the air conditioning system off.
  5. Inspect the engine cooling fan(s)
Is either engine cooling fan on?		 Go to Step 2  Go to Step 3 
2
  1. Diagnose and repair the cooling fan system.
  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 Scan Tool coolant temperature?		 Go to Step 5  Go to Step 4 
4
  1. Diagnose and repair the coolant temperature gage system. Refer to Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative in Instrument Panel Gauges and Console.
  2. Verify the customer complaint.
Does the engine still fail to reach normal operating temperature?		 Go to Step 5  System OK
5
CAUTION: As long as there is pressure in the cooling system, the temperature can be considerably higher than the boiling temperature of the solution in the radiator without causing the solution to boil. Removal of the pressure cap while the engine is hot and pressure is high will cause the solution to boil instantaneously - possibly with explosive force - spewing the solution over the engine, fenders and the person removing the cap.
Inspect the thermostat for proper operation. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis .Is the thermostat operating properly?		 Go to Step 1  Go to Step 6 
6
  1. Replace the thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Replacement (LA1)  or Thermostat Replacement (LY7) .
  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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