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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1776 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESENGINE FAILS TO REACH NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature
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Engine Fails To Reach Normal Operating Temperature

Step Action Yes No
1 Did you review the Symptoms-Engine Cooling Diagnosis information and perform the necessary inspections? Go to Step 2  Go to Symptoms - Engine Cooling 
2 Verify that the engine does not reach normal operating temperature.
Does the engine reach normal operating temperature?		 System OK Go to Step 3 
3 Inspect the coolant level.
Is the coolant level below the add mark?		 Go to Step 4  Go to Step 5 
4
  1. Add coolant as necessary. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (LL8)  or Draining and Filling Cooling System (LM4) .
  2. Perform a cooling system pressure test.
Is the repair complete?		 System OK Go to Step 5 
5 Inspect for a stuck open, missing, or wrong type of thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Diagnosis .
Is the thermostat operating properly?		 System OK Go to Step 6 
6 Install the correct replacement thermostat. Refer to Thermostat Replacement (4.2L Engine)  or Thermostat Replacement (5.3L Engine) .
Is the repair complete?		 System OK Go to Step 7 
7 Run the engine in order to verify the repair.
Does the engine fail to reach normal operating temperature?		 Go to Step 1  System OK
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