235

UnclassifiedCooling

What This Code Means

Low Coolant Level warning message; Low Coolant Level shutdown message; Engine coolant level has fallen below the trip point; Fail To Start shutdown message; Engine cranks but fails to start; Engine oil pressure has dropped below the shutdown trip point

Possible Causes

  • Coolant leakage
  • Low coolant level
  • Fault with the control system
  • Fault with the starting system
  • Empty fuel tank
  • Fuel leaks
  • Blocked fuel lines
  • Dirty fuel filter
  • Dirty air filter
  • Blocked air filter
  • Loose battery cable connections
  • Discharged battery
  • Defective battery
  • Faulty oil filters
  • Low oil level
  • Faulty oil lines

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Allow the engine to cool down completely before proceeding
  2. 2Look for possible coolant leakage points and repair if necessary
  3. 3Check coolant level and replenish if low
  4. 4Reset the control and restart after locating and correcting the problem
  5. 5Allow the engine to cool down completely before proceeding with checks
  6. 6Check for an empty fuel tank, fuel leaks, or blocked fuel lines and correct as required
  7. 7Check for a dirty fuel filter and replace if necessary
  8. 8Check for a dirty or blocked air filter and replace if necessary
  9. 9Clean and tighten all battery cable connections
  10. 10Recharge or replace battery
  11. 11Reset the control and restart after correcting the problem
  12. 12Check the oil level, lines and filters
  13. 13Replenish oil if the oil level is low

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