However, some of these automobiles came through with the 1. Engine coolant which is also called antifreeze or anti-freeze moves through the inside of your Cruze's engine and keeps it from overheating. When you have a coolant leak we usually see antifreeze underneath the automobile when you leave the parking space. A few things to note about coolant is that it is sweet tasting and highly toxic, so it can end up in the dog's stomach pretty quickly. Unlike the cheaper Haynes and Chilton manuals that cover multiple year models, leaving the exact information you need to fix your car, these professional manuals cover your exact year, make, model. Please read the on the subject for details. Some of these automobiles set a code P0597 through P0599.
In most cases, people are just getting the entire assembly despite the fact that the leak could come from several different areas. Its good practice this time of year if you're due. Get the coolant pressure tested, its definitely leaking coolant. The procedure includes removing the four bolts to separate the housing from the engine block. Therefore, the absence of the most common telltale sign of a coolant leak occurs. These codes stand for communication errors between the temperature sensor and the vehicle's main computer. However, also includes disassembly instructions for interior trim panels and exterior items like headlights and tail lights.
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In other words, this doesn't make the best. Unfortunately, if it leaks slowly enough you won't see any wetness under these Chevrolet Cruze models. Assuming you are buying new, they both have a warranty. Do you need tools to replace it? So before replacing your engine parts, try Carbon Cleaning. Work on it when it is cold and work fast.
I'll express some of my personal opinions about this poor design and how long it might take the company to realize people need help with this issue. Leaking coolant is one of the more common types of fluid leaks on Cruzes. We allow links, pictures, video, or audio file to help diagnose your problem. You do not have to drain the entire radiator. Clear the trouble code after the repair to shut off the high speed fans ©, 2017 Rick Muscoplat eautorepair. With the newer Chevrolet Cruz models the thermostat housing itself is made out of aluminum. As the driver continues to lose coolant they might find intermittent heat operation on their Chevrolet Cruze.
Electric thermostat fuse 47 in underhood fuse box Chevy Cruze 2. No intentionally bad, harmful, or deceptive advice. It can actually leak on both sides. This can possibly happen when the coolant is leaking, causing the temperature sensor to behave erratically. Unfortunately, as much as I want to believe in this company they bolted a plastic coolant housing directly to a high temperature area of the engine. I live in Texas -40 is very unrealistic here and probably anywhere else. The Chevy Cruze coolant leak is a problem on the rise.
Remember the golden rule: If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. Generally there is a good reason why a repair costs what it does. Nov 14, 2017 It can be faulty coolant temperature sensor. Ideally you'll use a plastic razor blade scraper specifically made to clean aluminum surfaces. This will allow people to filter out posts that have already been resolved so they can move on to other posts that still need assistance.
Installing a new sensor can eliminate a lot of potential problems down the road. However, I don't know where it is located. The small droplets evaporate on the hot engine. The complaints are organized into groups with data published by vehicle, vehicle component, and specific problem. A coolant sensor that is shorted, open or reading out of range obviously can't provide a reliable temperature signal and must be replaced for the engine management system to function properly. A coolant change and a flush would also be a good idea if the coolant shows any signs of contamination. This means they didn't seal it with an O-ring.
Only give advice on something you believe to be true. This bolts to a plastic housing that connects to the water jacket on the engine block. Follow this hose down and you'll find that it attaches to the thermostat housing discussed in the article above. Just open the drain valve and let out enough coolant so the coolant level in the engine is below the sensor. My engine coolant temperature gauge has started to reflect only C. Follow the steps in this video to see how to fix minor coolant antifreeze leaks in your 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. Today all of a sudden the temp gauge worked flawlessly for several trips.
I shut the car off for 20 minutes and it corrected itself. So you have to refer to the factory legends to learn the identification symbols and then refer back to circuit diagrams to find the splice and ground locations. A dirty engine as the result of carbon deposits is the new threat to vehicle performance. Do you need to bleed the system? Since this is a specialized fitting fused right onto the hose, the only way to complete the repairs becomes to replace the part. The thermostat should be fully open at 243°F. Final Thoughts about the Chevy Coolant Leak I worked for General Motors dealers in the service department for the better part of 30 years. So car makers added a heater to the wax pellet to force it to open faster to allow full coolant flow and prevent overheating.