TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX (WATER HEATER SYSTEM)


BME070300169W04

No.

TROUBLESHOOTING ITEM

ACTION

1
Fuel odor
• Inspect the water heater system in the vehicle fuel system.
• Inspect the fuel line for leakage, kinks, or blockage.
• If normal, there is an internal water heater leak.
- Replace the water heater unit.
2
The heater does not achieve full load operation
• Replace the water heater unit.
3
Continuous white smoke during combustion operation
• Replace the water heater unit.
4
Loss of coolant (leakage). Heater develops smoke during combustion operation; smell of exhaust fumes extremely sweet
• Inspect the coolant hose for leakage, kinks, looseness, and loose hose clamps.
• If normal, there is an internal water heater leak.
- Replace the water heater unit.
5
Loss of fuel (leakage)
• Inspect the water heater system integration in the vehicle's fuel system.
• Inspect the fuel line connections for leakage.
• If normal, there is an internal water heater leak.
- Replace the water heater unit.
6
The water heater unit does not communicate with the SST (WDS or equivalent)
• Refer to section T, ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC [MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM].