OBD Guide

U3574

Coolant Mixing Valve

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Uneven interior heating
  • Engine overheating or insufficient warming up
  • Hot air on one side only
  • Flashing temperature indicator

Causes

  • Mix valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Poor contact in the connector
  • Control module malfunction
  • Mechanical valve jamming

How to Fix

  1. Check valve circuit fuse
  2. Check valve resistance
  3. Inspect connectors and wiring
  4. Check valve operation when voltage is applied
  5. If necessary, replace the mixing valve

Related codes

Error U3574 by Vehicle Brand