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Cooling Systems Opel Agila B

Engine Cooling ~362 words

K10B and K12B Gasoline Engines

The K10B and K12B gasoline engines have an open coolant system, which includes the heater core, throttle body, reservoir, radiator, thermostat and coolant pump. The engine coolant temperature sensor is incorporated in the thermostat body.

Cooling fan operation is under the control of both engine coolant temperature, via the engine control module, and the demands of the air conditioning system.

• Service: Use antifreeze of a specification recommended for the Agila-B.

Radiator Fan Operation – Air Conditioning off – K10B and K12B

For vehicles with manual transmission, the radiator fan has one speed and activates at a coolant temperature of 97°C.

For vehicles with automatic transmission, the radiator fan has two speeds (low and high) which are initiated at coolant temperatures of 97°C and 102°C respectively.

Radiator Fan Operation – Air Conditioning on – K10B and K12B

For vehicles with both manual and automatic transmission, when refrigerant pressure exceeds 1.1 MPa, the radiator fan operates at low speed regardless of input from the engine control module.

For vehicles with automatic transmission, if the refrigerant pressure exceeds 1.5 MPa, high fan speed is activated.

Schematic Diagram – K10B and K12B Coolant Circuit

The schematic diagrams depict coolant flow conditions at normal operating temperature.

1.Engine5.Radiator
2.Heater core6.Radiator cap
3.Throttle body7.Thermostat
4.Reservoir8.Coolant pump

D13A Diesel Engine

The D13A diesel engine has a closed coolant system which includes the heater core, EGR cooler, degassing tank, thermostat, radiator and coolant pump. The engine coolant temperature sensor is located in the thermostat body, but is available as a separate part.

Cooling fan operation is under the control of both engine coolant temperature, via the engine control module, and the demands of the air conditioning system.

• Service: Use antifreeze of a specification recommended for the Agila-B.

Radiator Fan Operation – Air Conditioning off – D13A

The radiator fan has two speeds (low and high) which are initiated at coolant temperatures of 98°C and 103°C respectively.

Radiator Fan Operation – Air Conditioning on – D13A

When refrigerant pressure exceeds 1.3 MPa, the radiator fan operates at low speed regardless of coolant temperature. If the refrigerant pressure exceeds 1.6 MPa, high fan speed is activated.

Schematic Diagram – D13A Coolant Circuit

1.Engine5.Degassing tank
2.EGR cooler6.Radiator
3.Heater core7.Engine oil cooler
4.Thermostat8.Coolant pump