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P1474 - Cooling Fan Electrical Malfunction (LS, THUNDERBIRD, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car)

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P1474 - COOLING FAN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION (LS, THUNDERBIRD, CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, TOWN CAR)

Description:  This test checks the Fan Control - Variable (FCV) output circuit. The DTC sets if the PCM detects the voltage on the FCV circuit is not within the expected range.
Possible Causes: 
  • FCV circuit open or shorted.
  • B+ or ground circuit fault to cooling fan.
  • VPWR open to cooling fan (if applicable).
  • Damaged cooling fan module.
  • PCM damaged.
Diagnostic Aids:  During the KOEO self-test, the cooling fan is cycled on and off.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
Mustang GO to X: Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM) STEP 11 GO to X: Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM) STEP 11 GO to X: Constant Control Relay Module (CCRM) STEP 17
Freestar/Monterey GO to KF: Fan Control relays STEP 16 GO to KF: Fan Control relays STEP 16 GO to KF: Fan Control relays STEP 49
All Others GO to KF: Fan Control relays STEP 1 GO to KF: Fan Control relays STEP 1 GO to KF: Fan Control relays STEP 43