The control module uses the cooling fan speed signal in order to determine the actual fan speed in relation to the desired fan speed. The control module uses the cooling fan speed signal in order to reduce the cooling fan noise and in order to maintain the powertrain cooling requirements. The control module supplies power and ground to the clutch hall effect sensor of the cooling fan clutch. The hall effect sensor returns a signal pulse through the speed signal circuit in response to the reluctor track, which is located inside the fan clutch. If during operation, the control module detects a loss of the cooling fan speed signal, DTC P0526 will set.

DTC P0526 is a Type B DTC.

DTC P0526 is a Type B DTC.

Schematic Reference

Engine Cooling Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Description and Operation

Cooling Fan Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

1. Idle the engine.
2. Command the cooling fan clutch to 10 percent.
3. Operate the engine at 2,000 RPM for 2 minutes. The fan should be quiet to indicate the clutch is disengaged.
4. Command the cooling fan clutch to 80 percent.
5. Operate the engine at 2,000 RPM for 2 minutes. The fan should be loud to indicate the clutch is engaged.
6. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running and setting the DTC, and verify the DTC does not set.

⇒	If the DTC sets, proceed with Circuit/System Testing.

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

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the fan clutch at the shroud.
2. Measure between the low reference circuit terminal A and ground for less than 3 ohms.

⇒	If more than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.

3. Ignition ON, measure between the 5-volt reference circuit terminal E and the low reference circuit terminal C for 4.8-5.2 volts.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.

⇒	If more than the specified range, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.

4. Install jumper wires in the 5-volt reference and low reference circuits between the harness and pigtail connectors at the shroud.

•	5-volt reference circuit--terminals E

•	Low reference circuit--terminals C

5. Measure DC voltage between the signal circuit terminal D at the sensor pigtail connector and the 5-volt reference circuit jumper wire terminal.
6. Ignition ON, rotate the fan by hand. The voltage should toggle between approximately 5 volts and 0 volts.

⇒	If the voltage does not toggle correctly, test the 3 circuits in the pigtail harness for a short to ground, a short to voltage, or an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the clutch.

7. Leave the jumpers from the previous step in place. Measure voltage between the signal circuit terminals D at the harness and pigtail connectors at the shroud.
8. Rotate the fan by hand. The voltage should toggle between approximately 5 volts and 0 volts.

⇒	If the voltage does not toggle correctly, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the control module.

9. If all circuits and the speed sensor test normal, replace the engine control module (ECM).

Relay Test

1. Connect the relay ground terminal to ground and the voltage supply terminal to appropriately fused power to energize the relay.
2. Test for less than 1 volt between the load voltage supply terminal and ground.
3. Connect the relay control circuit terminal to ground.
4. Test for B+ between the load voltage supply terminal and ground.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.