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Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The engine cooling fan motor runs continuously in high or low speed.

1

Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling

2

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Is the engine cooling fan ON?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

Disconnect the cooling fan 1 relay.

Is the engine cooling fan ON?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

4

Disconnect the cooling fan 2 relay.

Is the engine cooling fan ON?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 9

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the cooling fan connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Probe the low speed cooling fan supply voltage circuit of the cooling fan 1 relay with a test lamp connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to voltage in the low speed cooling fan motor supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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7

Repair the short to voltage in the high speed cooling fan motor supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 12

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8

Inspect for poor connections at the cooling fan 1 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the cooling fan 2 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the cooling fan 1 relay. Refer to Cooling Fan Relay Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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11

Replace the cooling fan 2 relay. Refer to Cooling Fan Relay Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2