overheating SUBARU TRIBECA 2009 1.G Service Workshop Manual

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Engine Coolant
COOLING
11) Wait for one minute after the engine stops,
open the radiator cap. If the engine coolant level
drops, add engine coolant into radiator up to the fill-
er neck position.
12) Perform the procedures 10) and 11) again.
13) Attach the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap
properly.
14) Start the engine and operate the heater at max-
imum hot position and the blower speed setting to
“LO.”
15) Run the engine at 2,000 rpm or less until radia-
tor fan starts and stops.
NOTE:
•Be careful with the engine coolant temperature
gauge to prevent overheating.
•If the radiator hose becomes harden with the
pressure of engine coolant, air bleeding operation
seems to be almost completed.
16) Stop the engine and wait until the engine cool-
ant temperature lowers to 30°C (86°F).
17) Open the radiator cap. If the engine coolant lev-
el drops, add engine coolant into radiator up to the
filler neck position and reservoir tank to the “FULL”
level.
18) Attach the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap
properly.
19) Set the heater setting to maximum hot position
and the blower speed setting to “LO” and start the
engine. Perform racing at less than 3,000 rpm. If
the flowing sound is heard at this time, perform the
procedures from 15) again.
B: INSPECTION
1. RELATIONSHIP OF SUBARU COOLANT
CONCENTRATION AND FREEZING TEM-
PERATURE
The concentration and safe operating temperature
of SUBARU coolant is shown in the diagram. Mea-
suring the temperature and specific gravity of the
coolant will provide this information.
[Example]
If the coolant temperature is 25°C (77°F) and its
specific gravity is 1.054, the concentration is 35%
(point A), the safe operating temperature is –14°C
(7°F) (point B), and the freezing temperature is –
20°C (–4°F) (point C).
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60%
(1.054)
1.000
1.010
1.020
1.030
1.040
1.050
1.060
1.070
1.080
1.090
1.100
Safe operating temperature
Freezingtemperature
Concentrationof coolant
Specific gravityof coolant
Coolant temperature
B
A
C
-40(-40) (-22)(-4)(14)(32)(50) (68) (86)
( F)
(104)-30-20 -10010203040
(77 F)
50%
40%
30%
20%
25 C
10%
C

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Engine Cooling System Trouble in General
COOLING
12.Engine Cooling System Trouble in General
A: INSPECTION
Tr o u b l e P o s s i b l e c a u s e C o r r e c t i v e a c t i o n
Overheating
a. Insufficient engine coolantReplenish engine coolant, inspect for leakage, and
repair it if necessary.
b. De fe c ti ve t he r mo st a t Rep la c e.
c. Malfunction of water pump Replace.
d. Clogged engine coolant passage Clean.
e. Improper ignition timing
Inspect and repair ignition control system. EN(H6DO)(diag)-2, PROCEDURE, Basic Diagnostic
Procedure.>
f. Clogged or leaking radiator Clean, repair or replace.
g. Improper engine oil in engine coolant Replace engine coolant.
h. Air/fuel mixture ratio too lean
Inspect and repair the fuel injection system. EN(H6DO)(diag)-2, PROCEDURE, Basic Diagnostic
Procedure.>
i. Excessive back pressure in exhaust system Clean or replace.
j. Insufficient clearance between piston and cylinder Adjust or replace.
k. Slipping clutch Correct or replace.
l. Dragging brake Adjust.
m. Faulty transmission gear oil Replace.
n. Malfunction of radiator fanInspect the radiator fan relay, engine coolant tempera-
ture sensor or fan motor and replace them.
Over-coolinga. Ambient temperature extremely low Partly cover radiator front area.
b. De fe c ti ve t he r mo st a t Rep la c e.
Engine coolant
leaks
a. Loosened or damaged connecting units on hoses Correct or replace.
b. L ea k ag e f r o m wat e r pu mp Rep la c e.
c. Leakage from water pipe Correct or replace.
d. Leakage around cylinder head gasket Retighten cylinder head bolts or replace gasket.
e. Damaged or cracked cylinder head and crankcase Correct or replace.
f. Damaged or cracked ther mostat case Correct or replace.
g. Leakage from radiator Correct or replace.
Strange noise
a. Defective drive belt Replace.
b. De fe c ti ve ra di a t or fan Rep la c e.
c. Defective water pump bearing Replace water pump.
d. Defective water pump mechanical seal Replace water pump.

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
CP:DTC P0464 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION TERMITTENT, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode.>.
CQ:DTC P0483 COOLING FAN RATIONALITY CHECK
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Occurrence of noise
•Overheating
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode.>.
NOTE:
If the vehicle, with the engine idling, is placed very close to a wall or another vehicle, preventing normal cool-
ing function, the OBD system may detect malfunction.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is DTC P0464 displayed on the
display?
Check the combi-
nation meter.
Combination
Meter.>
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appro-
priate DTC using
the “List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC)”.
EN(H6DO)(diag)-
69, List of Diag-
nostic Trouble
Code (DTC).>
Check radiator fan,
fan motor and
thermostat and if
thermostat is
stuck, replace
thermostat. to CO(H6DO)-21,
Radiator Main Fan
and Fan Motor.>
CO(H6DO)-25,
Radiator Sub Fan
and Fan Motor.>

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
DA:DTC P0638 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL RANGE/PERFORMANCE
(BANK 1)
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P2101. ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE, Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnos-
tic Trouble Code (DTC).>
DB:DTC P0691 COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION LOW, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Radiator fan does not operate properly.
•Overheating
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode.>.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE FROM ECM.
1) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
2) Measure the voltage between ECM con-
nector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B135) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 10 — 13 V? Go to step 2.Repair the open or
ground short cir-
cuit of power sup-
ply circuit.
2CHECK INPUT VOLTAGE FROM ECM.
1) Start the engine.
2) Measure the voltage between ECM con-
nector and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B135) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage 13 — 15 V? Go to step 3.Repair the open or
ground short cir-
cuit of power sup-
ply circuit.
3CHECK ECM GROUND HARNESS.
Measure the voltage between ECM connector
and chassis ground.
Connector & terminal
(B134) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B134) No. 5 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 1 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 2 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
(B137) No. 7 (+) — Chassis ground (–):
Is the voltage less than 1 V? Repair poor con-
tact in ECM con-
nector. Replace
the ECM if defec-
tive. FU(H6DO)-32,
Engine Control
Module (ECM).>
Fur ther tighten the
engine ground ter-
minal.
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is DTC P0691 displayed? Check the radiator
fan system. to CO(H6DO)-7,
Radiator Fan Sys-
tem.>
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

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Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)
DC:DTC P0692 COOLING FAN 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH
DTC DETECTING CONDITION:
•Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
•GENERAL DESCRIPTION HIGH, Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria.>
TROUBLE SYMPTOM:
•Radiator fan does not operate properly.
•Overheating
CAUTION:
After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode OPERATION, Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode Inspection Mode.>.
DD:DTC P0700 TRANSMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (MIL REQUEST)
NOTE:
For the diagnostic procedure, refer to AT section.
DE:DTC P1152 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE (LOW) (BANK 1
SENSOR 1)
NOTE:
For diagnostic procedure, refer to DTC P1153. CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE (HIGH) (BANK 1 SENSOR 1), Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC).>
Step Check Yes No
1CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.Is DTC P0692 displayed? Check the radiator
fan system. to CO(H6DO)-7,
Radiator Fan Sys-
tem.>
Te m p o r a r y p o o r
contact occurs.

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Spark Plug
IGNITION
2) Carbon fouled:
Dry fluffy carbon deposits on insulator and elec-
trode are mostly caused by slow speed driving in
the city, weak ignition, too rich fuel mixture and dirty
air cleaner.
3) Oil fouled:
Wet black deposits show oil entrance into the com-
bustion chamber through worn rings and pistons or
excessive clearance between valve guides and
stems.
4) Overheating:
White or light gray insulator with black or brown
spots and bluish burnt electrodes indicate engine
overheating. Moreover, the appearance results
from incorrect ignition timing, loose spark plugs,
wrong selection of fuel, hotter range plug, etc.
D: ADJUSTMENT
Clean the spark plugs using a wire brush. Clean
and remove the carbon or oxide deposits. But do
not wear away ceramic insulator at this time. If de-
posits are too stubborn, replace the spark plugs.
After cleaning the spark plugs, measure the spark
plug gap using a gap gauge.
NOTE:
Do not use a plug cleaner because the spark plugs
are applied with iridium tip.
Spark plug gap L:
0.7 — 0.8 mm (0.028 — 0.031 in)
IG-00012
IG-00013
IG-00014
IG-02035
L

PM-14
Engine Coolant
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE SERVICES
10.Engine Coolant
A: REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING:
The radiator is of the pressurized type. Do not
attempt to open the radiator cap immediately
after the engine has been stopped.
1) Lift-up the vehicle.
2) Remove the under cover.
3) Place a container under drain pipe.
4) Remove the drain cock to drain engine coolant
into container.
5) For quick draining, open the radiator cap.
NOTE:
Be careful not to spill coolant on the floor.
6) Drain the coolant from reservoir tank.
7) Tighten the radiator drain cock securely after
draining coolant.
8) Pour cooling system conditioner through the fill-
er neck.
Cooling system protective agent:
Cooling system conditioner (Part number:
SOA345001)
9) Fill engine coolant into the reservoir tank up to
“FULL” level.
Recommended engine coolant:
Refer to “RM” section. ANT, RECOMMENDED MATERIALS, Recom-
mended Materials.>
Coolant capacity (fill up to “FULL” level):
Approx. 7.4 2 (7.8 US qt, 6.5 Imp qt)
NOTE:
The SUBARU Genuine Coolant containing anti-
freeze and anti-rust agents is especially made for
SUBARU engine, which has an aluminum crank-
case. Always use SUBARU Genuine Coolant,
since other coolant may cause corrosion.
10) Close the radiator cap, and start the engine.
Race 5 to 6 times at 3,000 rpm or less, then stop
the engine. (Complete this operation within 40 sec-
onds.)
11) Wait for one minute after the engine stops, then
open the radiator cap. If the engine coolant level
drops, add engine coolant into radiator up to the fill-
er neck position.
12) Perform the procedures 10) and 11) again.
13) Install the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap
properly.
14) Start the engine and operate the heater at max-
imum hot position and the blower speed setting to
“LO”.
15) Run the engine at 2,000 rpm or less until radia-
tor fan starts and stops.
NOTE:
•Be careful with the engine coolant temperature
gauge to prevent overheating.
•If the radiator hose becomes harden by engine
coolant pressure at this time, air purge seems to be
mostly completed.
16) Stop the engine and wait until the engine cool-
ant temperature lowers to 30°C (86°F).
17) Open the radiator cap. If the engine coolant lev-
el drops, add engine coolant into the coolant filler
tank up to the filler neck position and the reservoir
tank to “FULL” level.
18) Install the radiator cap and reservoir tank cap
properly.
19) Set the heater setting to maximum hot position
and the blower speed setting to “LO” and start the
engine. Perform racing at less than 3,000 rpm. If
the flowing sound is heard from heater core, repeat
the procedures from step 10).
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