coolant temperature OPEL FRONTERA 1998 Workshop Manual

METER AND GAUGE8E–11
Meter Assembly–Gasoline W/TOD–2
Connector No. I–9
Te r m i n a lFunction
1—
2Air bag warning light
3A/T oil temp warning light
4Charge warning light
5Check engine warning light
6Check trans warning light
7Brake warning light
8—
9Tachometer
10—
11Turn signal indicator light (Left)
12A/T shift indicator control unit
132 position (A/T)
14D position (A/T)
15Rear (TOD)
16Auto (TOD)
17Check (TOD)
18Cruise set indicator light
19Cruise main indicator light
20Oil pressure warning light
21Front “1” (TOD)
22Front “2” (TOD)
23Front “3” (TOD)
24Cigarette lighter illumination light
25Illumination controller
26Starter switch
27—
28Winter drive indicator light
29Power drive indicator light
30—
Connector No. I–10
Te r m i n a lFunction
1Turn signal indicator light (Right)
2L position (A/T)
3R position (A/T)
4Check engine warning light
5Speedometer
6—
7—
8Battery (+)
9Engine coolant temperature gauge
10Ground
11P position (A/T)
12N position (A/T)
133 position (A/T)
14High beam indicator light (–)
15High beam indicator light (+)
16ABS indicator light
17—
18Fuel warning light
19—
20Fuel gauge
21Ground (Gauge)
22—

METER AND GAUGE8E–13
Meter Assembly–Diesel–2
Connector No. I–9
Te r m i n a lFunction
1—
2Seat belt warning light
3—
4Brake warning light
5—
6Charge warning light
7Cigarette lighter illumination light
8Illumination controller
9Tachometer
10—
11—
12—
13—
14—
15Starter switch
16—
17—
184WD indicator light
19Ground (Gauge)
20—
21—
22Oil pressure warning light
23Water sedimenter
24Air bag warning light
25—
26Glow indicator light
27—
28Turn signal indicator light (Left)
29—
30Ground
Connector No. I–10
Te r m i n a lFunction
1Turn signal indicator light (Right)
2—
3—
4Engine coolant temperature gauge
5Speedometer
6—
7—
8Battery (+)
9—
10—
11—
12—
13—
14High-beam indicator light (–)
15High-beam indicator light (+)
16ABS indicator light
17—
18Fuel warning light
19Oil pressure gauge
20Fuel gauge
21—
22—

I-32
C-1C-3I-33
E-3E-19B-19C-25
A 2
B-361
H-14
C-19
25A
BLOWER
MOTOR
C-20
10A
A/C FL-1
80A
MAIN
Heater
Relay
1B-3610
H-13
0.3
B 0.85
W/G0.85
W/R
3.0
W
3.0
L/R
0.5
BR
1.25
B
B-19
BODY-LH3
B-36
4B-36
BATT.(+)
Blower
MotorIntake
Actuator STARTER
RELAY(1)
0.5
LG 0.5
BR0.5
BR
0.5
G/W
0.5
P/G0.5
P/G0.5
G/O
0.5
G/O
PCM
(C3-E15)
31 13
COMP-F/B 70.5
BR
0.5
BR/Y 0.3
G/B0.5
G/B0.5
BR/Y 0.5
BR
Triple
Pressure
Switch
0.5
BR
A
A/C
Thermo Relay
Auto A/C Control Unit
3X-5
16
H-1617H-16
14
I-3218I-33
1X-5
13H-24
12
H-41
2 1
C-25
C-25
4X-5X-5 2
X-57
H-16
A/C
Compressor
Relay
Magnetic
clutch
1X-7
3X-74X-72
X-7
PCM
(C-1-B14)
E-39
1
H-67
H-41
5
H-41
Engine
Coolant
Temperature
Sensor
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
0.5
Y/B
0.5
Y/B
0.5
Y/B
E-1911
1
H-61
H-24
I-334
B-36X-5X-7
H-14H-16
H-24
H-13
H-6H-41
6H-41
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6A–6
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Rough Engine Idling or Engine Stalling
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Trouble in fuel injection systemIdle air control valve defectiveReplace
Throttle shutting off incompleteCorrect or replace
Throttle position sensor circuit open
or shortedCorrect or replace
Fuel injector circuits open or shortedCorrect or replace
Fuel injectors damagedReplace
Fuel pump relay defectiveReplace
Mass Airflow Sensor circuit open or
poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Mass Airflow Sensor defectiveReplace
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
circuit open or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
defectiveReplace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
circuit open or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
defectiveReplace
Intake Air Temperature sensor circuit
open or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Intake Air Temperature sensor
defectiveReplace
Knock Sensor (KS) cable broken or
poor connectionsCorrect or replace
KS defectiveReplace
KS Module circuits open or groundCorrect or replace
KS Module defectiveReplace
Vehicle Speed Sensor circuit open or
shortedCorrect or replace
Vehicle Speed Sensor defectiveReplace
Trouble in emission control systemPowertrain Control Module defectiveReplace
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
circuit open or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
faultyReplace
Canister purge valve circuit open or
poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Canister purge valve defectiveReplace
Evaporative Emission Canister
Purge control valve defectiveReplace
Trouble in ignition systemRefer to “Hard Start”

6A–7
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Condition CorrectionPossible cause
OthersEngine lacks compressionRefer to “Hard Start”
Valve incorrectly seatedLap valve
Air Cleaner Filter cloggedReplace filter element
Valve timing incorrectReadjust
Idle air control valve brokenReplace
Fast idle solenoid defectiveReplace
Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve
defective or cloggedReplace
Rough Engine Running
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Engine misfires periodicallyIgnition coil layer shortedReplace
Spark plugs foulingClean or install hotter type plug
Spark plug(s) insulator nose leakingReplace
Fuel injector(s) defectiveReplace
Powertrain control module faultyReplace
Engine knocks periodicallySpark plugs running too hotInstall colder type spark plugs
Powertrain control module faultyReplace
Engine lacks powerSpark plugs fouledClean
Fuel injectors defectiveReplace
Mass Airflow Sensor or Intake
Airflow Sensor circuit defectiveCorrect or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
Sensor or Manifold Absolute
Pressure Sensor circuit defectiveCorrect or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
or Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor circuit defectiveCorrect or replace
Powertrain Control Module faultyReplace
Intake Air Temperature Sensor or
Intake Air Temperature Sensor
circuit defectiveCorrect or replace
Throttle Position Sensor or Throttle
Position Sensor circuit defectiveCorrect or replace
Knock Sensor or Knock Sensor
circuits defectiveCorrect or replace
Knock Sensor Module or Knock
Sensor Module circuits defectiveCorrect or replace

6A–9
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Condition CorrectionPossible cause
Hesitation at high speedsPowertrain Control Module defectiveReplace
Throttle Position Sensor cable
broken or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defectiveReplace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
defectiveReplace
Mass Airflow Sensor circuit open or
poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Mass Airflow Sensor defectiveReplace
MAP Sensor cable broken or poor
connectionsCorrect or replace
MAP Sensor defectiveReplace
IAT Sensor circuit open or poor
connectionsCorrect or replace
IAT Sensor defectiveReplace
KS circuit open or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
KS defectiveReplace
KS Module circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
KS Module defectiveReplace
Throttle valve not fully openedCheck and correct or replace
Air Cleaner Filter cloggedReplace filter element
Power supply voltage too lowCheck and correct or replace

6A–10
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Engine Lacks Power
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Trouble in fuel systemFuel Pressure Control Valve not
working normallyReplace
Fuel injector cloggedClean or replace
Fuel pipe cloggedClean
Fuel filter clogged or fouledReplace
Fuel pump drive circuit not working
normallyCorrect or replace
Fuel tank not sufficiently breathing
due to clogged Evaporative
Emission Control System circuitClean or replace
Water in fuel systemClean
Inferior quality fuel in fuel systemUse fuel of specified octane rating
Powertrain Control Module supplied
poor voltageCorrect circuit
Throttle Position Sensor cable
broken or poor connectionsCorrect or replace
Throttle Position Sensor defectiveReplace
Mass Airflow Sensor not working
normallyReplace
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
not working normallyReplace
Intake Air Temperature Sensor not
working normallyReplace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
defectiveReplace
Powertrain Control Module defectiveReplace
Trouble in intake or exhaust systemAir Cleaner Filter cloggedReplace filter element
Air duct kinked or flattenedCorrect or replace
Ignition failure————Refer to Hard Start Troubleshooting
Guide
Heat range of spark plug inadequateInstall spark plugs of adequate heat
range
Ignition coil defectiveReplace

6A–13
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Condition CorrectionPossible cause
Engine knockingPreignition due to use of spark plugs
of inadequate heat rangeInstall Spark Plugs of adequate heat
range
Carbon deposits in combustion
chambersClean
Fuel too low in octane ratingReplace fuel
Wide Open Throttle enrichment
system failureRefer to Section 6E
Selection of transmission gear
incorrectCaution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Engine overheatingRefer to “Engine Lacks Power”
OthersWater pump defectiveReplace
Drive belt slippingReplace auto tentioner or drive belt
Abnormal Combustion
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Trouble in fuel systemFuel pressure control valve defectiveReplace
Fuel filter cloggedReplace
Fuel pump cloggedClean or replace
Fuel tank or fuel pipe cloggedClean or replace
Fuel injector cloggedClean or replace
Fuel pump relay defectiveReplace
Power supply cable for fuel pump
broken or poor connectionsReconnect, correct or replace
Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor circuit
open or defectiveCorrect or replace
MAF Sensor defectiveReplace
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
defectiveReplace
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
Sensor circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
ECT Sensor defectiveReplace
Throttle Position Sensor adjustment
incorrectReadjust
Throttle Position Sensor defectiveReplace
Throttle Position Sensor connector
poor connectionsReconnect
Vehicle Speed Sensor cable poor
connections or defectiveCorrect or replace
Vehicle Speed Sensor loosely fixedFix tightly
Vehicle Speed Sensor in wrong
contact or defectiveReplace
Powertrain Control Module cable
poor connections or defectiveCorrect or replace

6A–17
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
The instrument panel “CHECK ENGINE” Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates by self diagnosticsystem when the system checks the starting of engine, or
senses malfunctions.
Condition
Possible causeCorrection
“CHECK ENGINE” MIL does not
illuminate at the starting of engine
Bulb defectiveReplace
illuminate at the starting of engineMIL circuit openCorrect or replace
Command signal circuit to operate
self diagnostic system shortedCorrect or replace
Engine Control Module (PCM) cable
loosely connected, disconnected or
defectiveCorrect or replace
PCM defectiveReplace
“CHECK ENGINE” MIL illuminates,
and stays onDeterioration of heated oxygen
sensor internal elementReplace
Heated oxygen sensor connector
terminal improper contactReconnect properly
Heated oxygen sensor lead wire
shortedCorrect
Heated oxygen sensor circuit openCorrect or replace
Deterioration of engine coolant
temperature sensor internal elementReplace
Engine coolant temperature sensor
connector terminal improper contactReconnect properly
Engine coolant temperature sensor
lead wire shortedCorrect
Engine coolant temperature sensor
circuit openCorrect or replace
Throttle position sensor open or
shorted circuitsCorrect or replace
Deterioration of crankshaft position
sensorReplace
Crankshaft position sensor circuit
open or shortedCorrect or replace
Vehicle speed sensor circuit openCorrect or replace
Manifold absolute pressure sensor
circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
Intake air temperature sensor circuit
open or shortedCorrect or replace
Fuel injector circuit open or shortedCorrect or replace
PCM driver transistor defectiveReplace PCM
Malfunctioning of PCM RAM
(Random Access Memory) or ROM
(Read Only Memory)Replace PCM

6A–18
ENGINE MECHANICAL
Cylinder Head Cover LH
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant from faucet bottom of radiator.
3. Remove engine cover from the dowels on the
common chamber.
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4. Remove air cleaner duct assembly (3) and air cleaner
element (4).
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Legend
(1) Positive Crankcase Ventilation Hose Connector
(2) Intake Air Temperature Sensor
(3) Air Cleaner Duct Assembly
(4) Air Cleaner Element
(5) Mass Air Flow Sensor
NOTE: Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor
connector, intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector,
and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose before
hand the air cleaner duct assembly is removed.5. Disconnect following wiring connectors and bonding
cable:
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor
Vacuum Switching Valve (VSV) for Induction Air
Control Valve (IACV) actuator
Ignition coils for left bank
Fuel injectors for left bank
Idle air control (IAC) valve
Throttle position sensor (TPS)
Bonding cable
Others as necessitated
6. Disconnect following vacuum hoses:
Brake master VAC
Canister
VSV for IACV actuator
Duty solenoid valve
PCV
7. Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses
8. Remove engine harness from the cylinder head
cover.
9. Remove the upper fan guide.
10. Remove cooling fan and clutch assembly.
11. Remove drive belt by pushing down the auto
tensioner using spanner as illustrated.
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