Circuit/System Testing
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- Ignition OFF, disconnect the 3 cooling fan relays listed below.
- FAN LO relay
- FAN CNTRL relay
- FAN HI relay
- Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between ground and the ignition circuit terminal 85 of each relay.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for an open/high resistance.
- Set the DMM on the diode setting. Connect the black lead to ground. Connect the red lead of the DMM to a control circuit terminal listed below:
- FAN LO Relay terminal 86
- FAN CNTRL Relay terminal 86
- FAN HI Relay terminal 86
The DMM should display OL.
- If less than the specified range, test the appropriate relay coil control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- Command the appropriate cooling fan relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The DMM should transition from OL when commanded OFF to less than 1 V when commanded ON.
- If the circuit voltage does not correspond to the specified values, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance or for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 ECM.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate KR20 relay.