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Manufacturer wording
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P218100Cooling System Performance with symptom code 8113 or air in the coolant DTC’s (various) is evident, in this scenario the operative should also refer to TPI 2051893/P218100Cooling System Performance and / or DTCP218100Cooling System Performance is stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM), the vehicle warm up time is longer when compared to other vehicles of the same typeP218100Cooling System Performance symptom code 8113 is evident - Warning light within the Drivers Information Panel (DIP)View all · Manufacturer wording →
Manufacturer communications
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Reported code forms P218100
Engine cooling system over cooling - One or a combination of DTC's may be evident P218100 - P1BB400.
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Reported code forms P218100
Engine Overheating - Coolant Pump Leaking and Low Coolant Warning | W12. One or a combination of the following is evident: • Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump • Coolant witness marks on the mechanical…
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Reported code forms P218100
Engine Overheating - Coolant Pump Leaking and Low Coolant Warning | W12. One or a combination of the following is evident: • Coolant leaking from the mechanical coolant pump • Coolant witness marks on the mechanical…
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Reported code forms P218100
Engine cooling system over cooling - One or a combination of DTC's may be evident P218100 - P1BB400.
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Reported code forms P218100
Engine cooling system over cooling - One or a combination of DTC's may be evident P218100 - P1BB400. Customer statement / workshop findings: • DTC P218100 - Cooling System Performance and / or DTC P1BB400 Cylinder head…
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Reported code forms P218100
Engine Cooling System over cooling - DTC P218100 - V8 Kovomo. Technical background It is possible for the engine coolant Thermostat to corrode over time, this corrosion is due to an adverse reaction of the Thermostat…
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