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PCM Cooling Fans VIN 1 and K


Object Number: 57631  Size: FS
Engine Controls Components
Electric Cooling Fan
PCM Brake Switch, TCC, 1-2 Shift, 2-3 Shift, and PC Solenoid VIN 1 and K
PCM A/C Compressor Clutch VIN 1 and K
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice
Engine Controls Schematic References
Engine Controls Schematic References
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Circuit Description:

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 grounded for low speed fan operation. The cooling fan 1 and cooling fan 2 control circuits are grounded for high speed operation.

During low speed fan operation the PCM supplies a ground path for the low speed cooling fan relay #1. This closes the low speed relay contacts, allowing current to flow from the battery junction block through the relay contacts to the primary cooling fan. During low speed operation, the ground path for the primary cooling fan is through the series/parallel cooling fan relay and secondary cooling fan motor. The result is a series circuit with both fans running at low speed.

During high speed cooling fan operation the PCM supplies a ground path for the low speed cooling fan relay through the cooling fan 1 control circuit. The PCM also supplies a ground path for the high speed cooling fan relay #3 and the series/parallel cooling fan relay #2 through the cooling fan 2 control circuit. This closes all three fan relays. During high speed operation, both the primary and the secondary cooling fans are supplied current from the battery junction block and each fan has its own ground path.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

    • Poor connection at the PCM, cooling fan relays, or cooling fan motors.
        Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.
    • Damaged harness.
        Inspect the wiring harness for damage.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

  1. Stored diagnostic trouble codes may affect engine cooling fans operation. This diagnostic table may lead to improper diagnosis and replacement of good parts if diagnostic trouble codes are present.

  2. Ambient temperature must be greater than 9°C (48°F) before the PCM will enable the cooling fans due to A/C request. The PCM will enable the cooling fans if A/C refrigerant pressure increases regardless of ambient temperature.

  3. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

Electric Cooling Fan Diagnosis

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Are any powertrain DTC(s) stored?

--

Diagnose the PCM DTC(s) first. Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Ensure that the engine coolant temperature is less than 100°C (212°F).
  2. Turn the A/C OFF.
  3. Engine running.
  4. Observe the cooling fans.

Are the cooling fan(s) running?

--

Go to Step 32

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Command Fan 1 ON using the scan tool output tests function.
  2. Observe the cooling fans.

Are both cooling fans running at low speed?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Command Fan 2 ON using the scan tool output tests function.
  2. Wait 6 seconds.
  3. Observe the cooling fans

Are both fans running at high speed?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 58

6

Important:: Ambient temperature must be greater than 9°C (48°F).

  1. Exit scan tool output tests.
  2. Engine running.
  3. Turn the A/C ON.

Are the cooling fans running?

--

Refer to Diagnostic Aids

Go to Step 7

7

View A/C Request on the scan tool.

Does A/C Request on the scan tool display Yes?

--

Go to Step 77

Go to Powertrain Control Module Controlled Air Conditioning (A/C) Circuit Diagnosis

8

Is either cooling fan running?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 16

9

Is the primary cooling fan running?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 14

10

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the secondary cooling fan.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Command Fan 1 ON using the scan tool output tests function.
  5. Observe the cooling fans.

Is the primary cooling fan running?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 80

11

Remove the series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay from the RH Underhood Relay Center.

Is the primary cooling fan running?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Locate and repair short to ground in CKT 504. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

13

  1. Check CKT 409 for a short to ground.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 76

14

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the primary cooling fan.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Command Fan 1 ON using the scan tool output tests function.
  5. Observe the cooling fans.

Is the secondary cooling fan running?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 79

15

Replace the primary cooling fan diode. Refer to Cooling Fans in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

16

  1. Ignition ON, engine not running.
  2. Disconnect the low speed cooling fan relay.
  3. Probe low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 30 with a test light connected to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 17

17

  1. Identify the cause of no battery positive voltage to low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 30:
  2. • Blown fuse. If the fuse is blown, locate and correct short circuit.
       - Stalled primary or secondary cooling fan.
       - Shorted primary or secondary cooling fan motor windings.
       - Short to ground in CKT 642, CKT 532, or CKT 409.
       - Shorted primary cooling fan diode.
    • Open in CKT 642.
  3. Repair the cause of no battery positive voltage to low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 30. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

18

Probe low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 85 with a test light connected to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

19

  1. Identify the cause of no battery positive voltage to low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 85:
  2. • Blown fuse. If the fuse is blown, locate short circuit.
       - CKT 241 shorted to ground.
       - Shorted low speed cooling fan relay coil.
       - Shorted series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay coil.
       - Shorted high speed cooling fan #3 relay coil.
    • CKT 241 open.
  3. Repair cause of no battery positive voltage to low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 85. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

20

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect both cooling fans.
  3. Connect terminals A and B together at both cooling fan connectors using fused jumpers.
  4. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  5. Connect a test light between low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavities 30 and 87.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 27

21

  1. Connect a test light between low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavities 85 and 86.
  2. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  3. Command Fan 1 ON using the scan tool output tests function.
  4. Observe the test light.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 25

22

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch
  2. Remove the jumpers from the engine cooling fan connectors and reconnect the cooling fans.
  3. Install a fused jumper between low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavities 30 and 87.
  4. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  5. Observe the cooling fans.

Are both cooling fans running?

--

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 24

23

  1. Check for poor connections at the low speed cooling fan relay.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 37

24

  1. Check for poor connections at the cooling fan motors.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 63

25

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the PCM blue connector C1.
  3. Install a fused jumper between low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavities 30 and 86.
  4. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  5. Probe PCM harness connector cavity C1-32 with a test light to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 77

Go to Step 26

26

Repair open in the cooling fan 1 control CKT 335 between the PCM and the low speed cooling fan relay.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

27

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Remove the jumpers from the cooling fan connectors.
  3. Reconnect the cooling fans.
  4. Install a fused jumper between low speed cooling fan relay harness connector terminals 30 and 87.
  5. Remove the series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay from the RH Front Underhood Relay Center.
  6. Probe RH Front Underhood Relay Center series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 30 with a test light connected to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 28

Go to Step 31

28

Connect a test light between RH Front Underhood Relay Center series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavities 30 and 87A.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 30

Go to Step 29

29

  1. Check for an open in CKT 409 between RH Front Underhood Relay Center series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 87A and secondary cooling fan terminal B.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 57

30

  1. Check for a poor connection at the Underhood Relay Center series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavities 87A or 30.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 76

31

  1. Check for an open in CKT 532 between the low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 87 and primary cooling fan harness connector terminal B.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 56

32

Using scan tool, view A/C Request.

Does the scan tool display Yes?

--

Go to Powertrain Control Module Controlled Air Conditioning (A/C) Circuit Diagnosis

Go to Step 33

33

Are both cooling fan(s) running at low speed?

--

Go to Step 34

Go to Step 40

34

Disconnect the low speed cooling fan relay.

Are the cooling fans running?

--

Go to Step 35

Go to Step 36

35

Locate and repair short to voltage in CKT 532. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

36

Using a test light connected to B+, probe low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 86.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 38

Go to Step 37

37

Replace the low speed cooling fan relay.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

38

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch
  2. Disconnect the blue PCM connector C1.
  3. Probe low speed cooling fan relay harness connector cavity 86 with a test light connected to B+.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 39

Go to Step 77

39

Locate and repair short to ground in the cooling fan 1 control circuit (CKT 335). Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

40

Are both cooling fans running at high speed?

--

Go to Step 41

Go to Step 42

41

View A/C High Pressure on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display voltage less than the specified value?

1.2V

Go to Step 77

Go to Step 44

42

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the PCM.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Observe the cooling fans.

Is the secondary cooling fan running at high speed?

--

Go to Step 43

Go to Step 77

43

  1. Check for a short to ground in the cooling fan 2 control circuit (CKT 473).
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 52

44

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. View A/C High Side Pressure on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display voltage near the specified value?

0V

Go to Step 46

Go to Step 45

45

Probe the A/C refrigerant pressure signal circuit with a J 39200 Digital Multimeter connected to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor ground.

Does the digital multimeter display voltage near the specified value?

0V

Go to Step 77

Go to Step 51

46

Probe the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor ground with a test light to B+.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 47

Go to Step 49

47

Probe the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor 5 volt reference circuit B with a J 39200 Digital Multimeter connected to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor ground.

Does the digital multimeter display voltage near the specified value?

5V

Go to Step 48

Go to Step 50

48

Replace the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to On-Vehicle Service in Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

49

Locate and repair open or short to voltage in the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor ground circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

50

Locate and repair open or short to ground in the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor 5 volt reference B circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

51

Locate and repair short to voltage in the A/C refrigerant pressure signal circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

52

  1. Remove the high speed cooling fan #3 relay from the RH Front Underhood Relay Center.
  2. Observe the cooling fans.

Is the secondary cooling fan running at high speed?

--

Go to Step 53

Go to Step 70

53

Remove series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay from the RH Front Underhood Relay Center.

Is the secondary cooling fan running at high speed?

--

Go to Step 54

Go to Step 55

54

Locate and repair short to B+ in CKT 409. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

55

Locate and repair short to B+ in CKT 504. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

56

  1. Check for an open in CKT 504 between series/parallel #2 relay cavity 30 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center and primary cooling fan terminal A.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 79

57

  1. Check for an open in CKT 1350 between secondary cooling fan terminal A and ground.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 80

58

  1. Ignition ON, engine not running.
  2. Remove the high speed cooling fan #3 relay from the RH Front Underhood Relay Center.
  3. Install a test light between high speed cooling fan #3 relay cavity 86 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center and B+.
  4. Command Fan 2 ON using the scan tool output controls function.
  5. Wait 6 seconds.
  6. Observe the test light.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 61

Go to Step 59

59

  1. Remove the series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay from the RH Front Underhood Relay Center.
  2. Install a test light between series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 86 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center and B+.
  3. Command Fan 2 ON using the scan tool output controls function.
  4. Wait 6 seconds.
  5. Observe the test light.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 78

Go to Step 60

60

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the PCM.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Check the cooling fan 2 control circuit (CKT 473) for an open or a short to voltage between series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 86 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center and the PCM.
  5. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 77

61

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch
  2. Reinstall high speed cooling fan #3 relay.
  3. Disconnect both cooling fan electrical connectors.
  4. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  5. Command Fan 2 ON using the scan tool output controls function.
  6. Wait 6 seconds.
  7. Probe terminal B (CKT 409) at the secondary cooling fan connector with a test light to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 62

Go to Step 64

62

Probe terminal A (CKT 504) at the primary cooling fan connector with a test light to B+.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 63

Go to Step 71

63

  1. Identify cause of inoperative cooling fan:
  2. • Open primary cooling fan motor windings.
    • Open secondary cooling fan motor windings.
    • Stalled cooling fan(s).
  3. Replace the affected cooling fan motor. Refer to On-Vehicle Service in Cooling and Radiator.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

64

  1. Remove the high speed cooling fan #3 relay from the RH Front Underhood Relay Center.
  2. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  3. Probe high speed cooling fan #3 relay cavity 85 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center with a test light connected to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 66

Go to Step 65

65

Locate and repair open in the battery positive voltage circuit to high speed cooling fan #3 relay. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

66

Probe high speed cooling fan #3 relay cavity 87 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center with a test light connected to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 68

Go to Step 67

67

Locate and repair open in battery positive voltage circuit to high speed cooling fan #3 relay cavity 87. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

68

  1. Check CKT 409 for an open between secondary cooling fan terminal B and high speed cooling fan #3 relay cavity 30 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 69

69

  1. Check for poor terminal connections at high speed cooling fan #3 relay.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 70

70

Replace high speed cooling fan #3 relay.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

71

  1. Remove the series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay.
  2. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  3. Probe series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 85 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center with a test light connected to ground.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 73

Go to Step 72

72

Locate and repair open in battery positive voltage circuit to series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 85 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

73

Probe series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 87 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center with a test light to B+.

Is the test light ON?

--

Go to Step 75

Go to Step 74

74

Locate and repair open in CKT 1350 between series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay cavity 87 in the RH Front Underhood Relay Center cavity and ground. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

75

  1. Check for poor terminal connections at the series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Was a problem found?

--

Go to Step 81

Go to Step 76

76

Replace the series/parallel cooling fan #2 relay.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

77

Replace the PCM.

Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

78

Repair open in the cooling fan 2 control circuit (CKT 473) between the high speed cooling fan #3 relay cavity 86 and the PCM. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

79

Replace the primary cooling fan motor. Refer to On-Vehicle Service in Cooling and Radiator.

Is action complete?

--

Go to Step 81

--

80

Replace the secondary cooling fan motor. Refer to On-Vehicle Service in Cooling and Radiator.

Is action complete?

Go to Step 81

81

  1. Engine coolant less than 100°C (212°F).
  2. A/C OFF.
  3. Engine running.

Observe the cooling fans.

Are the cooling fans running?

--

Go to Step 32

Go to Step 82

82

  1. Command Fan 1 ON using the scan tool output tests function.
  2. Observe the cooling fans.

Are both cooling fans running at low speed?

--

Go to Step 83

Go to Step 8

83

  1. Command Fan 2 ON using the scan tool output tests function.
  2. Wait 6 seconds.
  3. Observe the cooling fans.

Are both cooling fans running at high speed?

--

System OK

Go to Step 58