Operation
The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the operation of the cooling fans. This is accomplished by providing a ground path for the cooling fan relay coils within the PCM. The relay contacts will close and complete the circuit between the fusible link at the battery junction block and the fan motors. Whenever fans are commanded ON both fans will be running.
Power for the fan motors is supplied through the Cooling Fan fuse in the RH Maxi fuse block. The cooling fan relays are energized when current flows from the Clng Fan fuse in the IP fuse block through the relay coils to ground through the PCM. The cooling fan 1 control circuit is used for low speed cooling fans operation. The cooling fan 1 control circuit and the cooling fan 2 control circuit are both grounded for high speed fans operation. The cooling fan 1 and 2 control circuits are monitored by the PCM. Before using the Electric Cooling Fans diagnostic tables be sure to perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check. If diagnostic trouble codes P1651 or P1652 are present, use the appropriate DTC diagnostic tables prior to performing Electric Cooling Fans diagnostics.
The PCM will complete the ground path for low speed cooling fan relay under any the following conditions:
| • | When the engine coolant temperature exceeds 106°C (223°F), or 80°C (176°F) with low coolant. |
| • | When the A/C refrigerant pressure is more than 1372 Kpa or 190 psi. |
| • | At key-off for 3 minutes if the coolant temperature exceeds 118°C (244°F). |
For high speed cooling fans operation, the PCM will delay control of the series/parallel and high speed cooling fan relays for 6 seconds. The 6 second delay ensures that the cooling fan electrical load will not exceed the capacity of the system. The PCM will complete the ground paths for the low speed, the series/parallel, and the high speed cooling fan relays under any of the following conditions:
| • | When the engine coolant temperature exceeds 112°C (234°F) or 100°C (212°F) with low coolant. |
| • | When the A/C refrigerant pressure is more than 1632 Kpa or 237 psi. |
Important:: When certain powertrain diagnostic trouble codes are present, the PCM may command the cooling fans to run all the time. It is important to perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System check before diagnosing the engine cooling fans.
