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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the series/parallel relay.
  2. Connect a 30A fused jumper between the normally-open switch contact terminals 30 and 87 at the series/parallel relay connector in order to complete the fan ground circuit. Leave this jumper in place for the remainder of this procedure.
  3. Ignition OFF, disconnect the affected relay.
  4. Ignition ON, connect a test lamp between the positive terminal at the battery and the affected relay control circuit terminal 86.
  5. Command the affected relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the relay control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the relay control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  6. Connect a 30A fused jumper between the positive voltage terminal at the battery and the fan voltage supply circuit terminal 87 at the affected relay connector and verify fan activation.
    • If the fan does not activate, test the fan voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the fan.
  7. Ignition ON, connect a 30A fused jumper between the relay switch voltage supply circuit terminal 30 and the fan voltage supply circuit terminal 87 at the affected relay connector and verify fan activation.
    • If the fan does not activate, test the affected relay switch voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and its fuse is open, test all connected components and replace as necessary.
  8. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the affected relay coil voltage supply circuit terminal 85 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the affected relay coil voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and its fuse is open, test all connected components and replace as necessary.
  9. If all circuits and the ECM test normal, replace the affected relay.
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