Cooling Fan Inoperative 2.0

The engine cooling fan is a variable speed fan. The engine control module (ECM) controls the fan speed by sending a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal to the cooling fan control module. The cooling fan control module varies the voltage drop across the engine cooling fan motor in relation to the pulse width modulated signal. The cooling fan speed can be adjusted from 10 percent to 90 percent duty cycle. 90-94 percent is considered high speed fan.

The ECM monitors the voltage on the cooling fan speed control circuit driver output. Voltage is near B+ when the driver is OFF, and near ground when the driver is ON. If the difference between the actual and expected voltage exceeds a calibrated value, a DTC will set.

Schematic Reference

Engine Cooling Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Cooling Fan Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. If DTCs P0480, P0691, or P0692 are set, perform that diagnostic first.
2. Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool that the ECM is not commanding fan activation.
3. Ignition ON, command the cooling fan speed from 10-90 percent with a scan tool. The fan speed should transition with the commanded states.

Important: The Circuit/System Verification must be performed first or misdiagnosis may result.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the cooling fan.
2. Ignition OFF, measure between ground and the cooling fan ground circuit terminal 2 at the engine harness connector for less than 1 ohm of resistance.

⇒	If more than 1 ohm, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the cooling fan voltage supply circuit terminal 1 and ground. The lamp should illuminate.

⇒	If the lamp does not illuminate, test the voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and its fuse is open, replace the cooling fan assembly.

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the cooling fan assembly.

1. Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool that the ECM is not commanding fan activation.
2. Ignition ON, command the cooling fan speed from 10-90 percent with a scan tool. The fan speed should transition with the commanded states.

Cooling Fan Inoperative 2.2 or 2.4

The engine cooling fan system consists of one cooling fan and one relay. The relay is powered by the battery positive voltage circuit and controlled by a switched ground from the engine control module (ECM).

During operation, the ECM supplies the ground path for the cooling fan relay, which is relay 1, through the cooling fan relay control circuit. This energizes the cooling fan relay coil, closes the relay contacts, and supplies battery positive voltage from the cooling fan fuse through the cooling fan motor supply voltage circuit to the cooling fan. The cooling fan motor is grounded through its own ground circuit.

Schematic Reference

Engine Cooling Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Description and Operation

Cooling Fan Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

1. If DTC P0480 is set, then perform that diagnostic first.
2. Ignition ON, command the relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. Observe to verify that the fan turns ON and OFF with each command.

Note: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the cooling fan relay.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.

3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ circuit fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal 87 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the relay.

4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

5. Disconnect the harness connector at the cooling fan.
6. Test for less than 1.0 ohm between the cooling fan ground circuit terminal A and ground

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

7. Connect the harness connector at the cooling fan.
8. Connect a 30A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87. Verify the cooling fan is activated.

⇒	If the cooling fan does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the cooling fan.

9. Verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.

⇒	If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

10. Ignition OFF, allow the ECM to completely power down.
11. Test for 70-110 ohms between terminals 85 and 86 of the cooling fan relay.

⇒	If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.

12. Measure amperage with a DMM connected in series with the relay coil and a 3A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
13. Ignition ON, command the relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The DMM should indicate less than 1 mA with the relay commanded OFF and approximately 170 mA with the relay commanded ON.

⇒	If the DMM does not indicate the specified values, test the control circuit for an open or a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

14. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the cooling fan relay.

Ignition ON, command the relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. Observe to verify that the fan turns ON and OFF with each command.