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jayno20 · 10-14-2015, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

Definitely sounds like air in the system. Once they cavatate and stop that's pretty much it. Should run all the time.

Mine doesn't run non stop with the engine off. I've read the pump will shut off if it doesn't detect a load.

*mlee* · 10-14-2015, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

Mine doesn't run non stop with the engine off. I've read the pump will shut off if it doesn't detect a load.

So the pump keeps running after the car is shut off under pressure I guess? I know when the car is running the pump should be running all the time.

jayno20 · 10-14-2015, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

So the pump keeps running after the car is shut off under pressure I guess? I know when the car is running the pump should be running all the time.

I can turn the pump on with my aeroforce interceptor while the car is off. I am assuming it detects no load and turns off and on.

*mlee* · 10-14-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

I can turn the pump on with my aeroforce interceptor while the car is off. I am assuming it detects no load and turns off and on.

OK... I thought we were talking stock.

I have Aeroforce as well. need to wire that one up.

Holliss69 · 10-14-2015, 04:24 PM

So Drove it like I stole it and still no pump on .... Live in AZ so ambient around 80* .....

Looks like I start my war with my dealer next .....

thx ALL!

jayno20 · 10-14-2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Holliss69

So Drove it like I stole it and still no pump on .... Live in AZ so ambient around 80* .....

Looks like I start my war with my dealer next .....

thx ALL!

Are you checking while the car is running? How are you verifying it's not on?

Holliss69 · 10-14-2015, 07:06 PM

ON @ idle.... You can feel pump run and/or stop by putting your hand on it.
A little tricky while driving but, easy when at idle

*mlee* · 10-14-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Holliss69

ON @ idle.... You can feel pump run and/or stop by putting your hand on it.
A little tricky while driving but, easy when at idle

Yes, or you can feel the hose that goes into the top of the pump.

BeardWS6 · 11-07-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Caswell239

It's the same principle. You hook onto the coolant full tank, pull a vacuum on the system then let it suck the coolant into the system.

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When you say full tank, you mean where the fill cap is? Or where is this? Also will the connection work with the smaller opening? I need to do this, my IAT temps are running 170-175 degrees. This is using a coolant vacuum bleeder system to fill with.

Thanks!

WSSICK · 11-08-2015, 12:47 AM

After reading the posts in this thread I thought I would check the operation of the coolant pump in my car. Using HP Tuners and with the engine off (not running) I can start the coolant pump and it will continuously run until I turn it off using HP Tuners. There is no intermittent operation that some of you describe. I let the pump run for about 10 minutes. The pump never once stopped then restarted on its own.

GenF-GTS · 11-08-2015, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WSSICK

After reading the posts in this thread I thought I would check the operation of the coolant pump in my car. Using HP Tuners and with the engine off (not running) I can start the coolant pump and it will continuously run until I turn it off using HP Tuners. There is no intermittent operation that some of you describe. I let the pump run for about 10 minutes. The pump never once stopped then restarted on its own.

Although it is probably fine, it is better to check it whilst the car is running it so the cars ECU can disable it should there be air in the system.

Whilst this is hard to diagnose you can get your hand carefully down in there on the pump to feel if it is running, or you can hold the hoses and feel the coolant flow especially if you give them a squeeze.

At the end of the day these cars do have a load sensitive intercooler pump if it isn't bled properly it is going to cut in and out, a reservoir "should" have been installed at the factory to solve these issues, since that wasn't done you should get yourself one, it makes bleeding the system super easy and the system will be 100% full.

Even if you bleed it properly which takes about 1hr and 2 people when you do cap the system back off it does suck in air and puts it back down to 98% full if you are fast at putting the bung plug back in place.

Basically save yourself time and the worry of it all and get a reservoir.

1MtnGoat · 11-17-2015, 09:21 AM

Prior to having my S/C replaced I had an occasional puff of white smoke on startup. I needed to top off coolant in the S/C system several times a month. Do to this I suspected an internal leak. I spoke to the Tech when the S/C was replaced and here is what he discovered.

ram360 · 11-19-2015, 03:23 PM

Is this the small cap that is directly behind the passenger headlight??

ZL1Naboz · 11-19-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ram360

Is this the small cap that is directly behind the passenger headlight??

No it's the cap under your red engine cover to check fluid level

11-08-2015, 12:47 AM	#52
WSSICK Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 147	After reading the posts in this thread I thought I would check the operation of the coolant pump in my car. Using HP Tuners and with the engine off (not running) I can start the coolant pump and it will continuously run until I turn it off using HP Tuners. There is no intermittent operation that some of you describe. I let the pump run for about 10 minutes. The pump never once stopped then restarted on its own. __________________ *2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1* 2002 Victory Red Trans Am WS6 2000 Lt Pewter Metallic Silverado Z71 1996 Metallic Gray Ford Taurus GL

11-17-2015, 09:21 AM	#54
1MtnGoat Drives: '12 SIM ZL1, 1 of 49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 459	Prior to having my S/C replaced I had an occasional puff of white smoke on startup. I needed to top off coolant in the S/C system several times a month. Do to this I suspected an internal leak. I spoke to the Tech when the S/C was replaced and here is what he discovered. Attached Images __________________ Under Hood - Painted strut bar ends w/custom Polished Stainless mounting hardware, E2 CC, RotoFab CAI, ZL1 underhood decal, Amsoil oil, Black billet strut covers, Metco pulleys, intercooler reservoir, JRE 75 RWHP package. Chassis - Hawk ceramic brake pads, ZL1 wheel decals, Amsoil fluids Interior - A pillar gauge pod w/Aeroforce Interceptor gauges, Polished ZL1 speaker rings, ZL1 mats and console lid, Custom GPS mount Exterior - 3M clear bra, LED driving lights, PIAA Plasma Ion yellow fog lights, Window tint, CF bowties, Technostalgia sequential tail lights

11-19-2015, 03:23 PM	#55
ram360 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 70	Is this the small cap that is directly behind the passenger headlight?? __________________ 2012 Summit White ZL1 Manual (M6) #38

10-14-2015, 04:24 PM	#47
Holliss69 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Coupe A6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona/NY Posts: 108 View My Garage	So Drove it like I stole it and still no pump on .... Live in AZ so ambient around 80* ..... Looks like I start my war with my dealer next ..... thx ALL!

10-14-2015, 07:06 PM	#49
Holliss69 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Coupe A6 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Arizona/NY Posts: 108 View My Garage	ON @ idle.... You can feel pump run and/or stop by putting your hand on it. A little tricky while driving but, easy when at idle