Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 269

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PREPARATION

Radiator cap tester

Checking radiator and radiator cap

Radiator cap tester adapter
(J33984-A)

Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap 
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)

Tool name

Description

PBIC1982E

S-NT564

OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

CO-7

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Troubleshooting Chart

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Symptom

Check items

Cooling sys-
tem parts 
malfunction

Poor heat transfer

Water pump malfunction

Worn or loose drive belt

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Thermostat stuck closed

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Damaged fins

Dust contamination or pa-
per clogging

Physical damage

Clogged radiator cooling 
tube

Excess foreign material 
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)

Reduced air flow

Cooling fan does not oper-
ate

Fan assembly

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High resistance to fan rota-
tion

Damaged fan blades

Damaged radiator shroud

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Improper engine coolant 
mixture ratio

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Poor engine coolant quality

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Engine coolant density

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Insufficient engine coolant

Engine coolant leaks

Cooling hose

Loose clamp

Cracked hose

Water pump

Poor sealing

Radiator cap

Loose

Poor sealing

Radiator

O-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting

Cracked radiator tank

Cracked radiator core

Reservoir tank

Cracked reservoir tank

Overflowing reservoir tank

Exhaust gas leaks into cool-
ing system

Cylinder head deterioration

Cylinder head gasket deteri-
oration

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OVERHEATING CAUSE ANALYSIS

Except cool-
ing system 
parts mal-
function

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Overload on engine

Abusive driving

High engine rpm under no 
load

Driving in low gear for ex-
tended time

Driving at extremely high 
speed

Powertrain system malfunc-
tion

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Installed improper size 
wheels and tires

Dragging brakes

Improper ignition timing

Blocked or restricted air 
flow

Blocked bumper

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Blocked radiator grille

Installed car brassiere

Mud contamination or paper 
clogging

Blocked radiator

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Blocked condenser

Blocked air flow

Installed large fog lamp

Symptom

Check items

COOLING SYSTEM

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COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling Circuit

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System Chart

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PBIC2073E

PBIC0847E