Test Description
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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
- 2. This step ensures that the DTC has failed this ignition cycle. If the scan tool displays Passed, then the answer is No.
- 3. The cooling fan noise should increase as the cooling fan clutch engages. It can take up to 2 minutes for full cooling fan clutch engagement. If cooling fan clutch is previously fully engaged, then there will not be a Noticeable change in cooling fan noise. Compare noise to a known good vehicle. If fan noise is louder than the known good vehicle, then answer Yes.
- 4. In the previous step the cooling fan clutch was fully engaged. This step tests to ensure that the cooling fan clutch will disengage. A Noticeable noise difference should be heard between a fully engaged cooling fan clutch and a disengaged cooling fan clutch. The cooling fan clutch is completely disengaged when the excessive fan noise is not heard.
- 5. Tests the PCM's ability to control the cooling fan. If answer to question is Yes, ensure to refer to all Diagnostic Aids.
- 6. Inspect for a mechanical condition which causes the DTC to set.
- 7. Tests for voltage on the cooling fan clutch supply voltage circuit of the cooling fan clutch. The cooling fan clutch connector is a seal connector. You must use jumper wires for testing or damage to wiring or connector could happen.
- 8. Tests the cooling fan relay for a PWM signal on the cooling fan clutch supply voltage circuit of the cooling fan clutch.