Diagnostic Test

1) RADIATOR COOLING FAN MODULE OPERATION
Ignition on, engine not running.

With a scan tool, select Radiator Cooling Fan Relay #1 Control State to actuate the Cooling Fan (Low Speed).

Is the Cooling Fan operating?

Yes
1. Refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
No
1. Go To 2).
2) (A16) FUSED B+ CIRCUIT

Fig 1: Checking Fused B+ Circuit
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Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the Radiator Cooling Fan Module harness connector.

Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (A16) Fused B+ circuit in the Radiator Cooling Fan Module harness connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes
1. Go To 3).
No
1. Repair the (A16) Fused B+ circuit. Inspect the related fuse and repair as necessary.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
3) (Z903) GROUND CIRCUIT

Fig 2: Checking Ground Circuit
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Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the (Z903) Ground circuit in the Radiator Cooling Fan Module harness connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly?

Yes
1. Go To 4).
No
1. Repair the (Z903) Ground circuits.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
4) LOW SPEED RAD FAN CONTROL CONTROL CIRCUIT

Fig 3: CHECKING LOW SPEED RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT
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Turn the ignition on, engine not running.

With a scan tool, select Radiator Cooling Fan Relay #1 Control State, Toggle, to actuate the Cooling Fan (Low Speed).

Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the (N201) Low Speed Rad Fan Control circuit in the Radiator Cooling Fan Module harness connector.

Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on and off?

Yes
1. Replace the Radiator Cooling Fan Module.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
No
1. Go To 5).
5) (N201) LOW SPEED RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE

Fig 4: MEASURING FOR VOLTAGE ON THE LOW SPEED RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT
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Disconnect the TIPM C11 harness connector.

Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage of the (N201) Low Speed Rad Fan Control circuit in the Radiator Cooling Fan Module harness connector.

Is there voltage present?

Yes
1. Repair the short to voltage in the (N201) Low Speed Rad Fan Control circuit
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
No
1. Go To 6).
6) (N201) LOW SPEED RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN

Fig 5: MEASURING RESISTANCE OF THE LOW SPEED FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT
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Measure the resistance of the (N201) Low Speed Fan Control circuit from the Radiator Cooling Fan Module harness connector to the TIPM C11 harness connector.

Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
1. Go To 7).
No
1. Repair the open in the (N201) Low Speed Fan Control circuit.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
7) (N201) LOW SPEED RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND

Fig 6: MEASURING RESISTANCE BETWEEN GROUND AND THE LOW SPEED FAN CONTROL
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Measure the resistance between ground and the (N201) Low Speed Fan Control circuit in the TIPM C11 harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

Yes
1. Repair the short to ground in the (N201) Low Speed Fan Control circuit.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .
No
1. Replace the Totally Integrated Power Module in accordance with the Service Information.
2. Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST) .