Diagnostic Test
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- 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/High).
Is the one Cooling Fan operating?
Yes
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
No
- Go To 2
- (N201) LOW/HIGH RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT
- 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/High).
- Using a 12-volt test light connected to battery voltage, probe the (N201) Low/High Rad Fan Control circuit in the Low/High Rad Relay terminal.
Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on and off during the actuation?
Yes
- Replace the Low/High Rad Fan Relay.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- (N201) LOW/HIGH RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
- Measure the resistance of the (N201) Low/High Rad Fan Control circuit from the PCM C1 harness connector to the Power Distribution Center (PDC) C3 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 4
No
- Repair the open in the (N201) Low/High Rad Fan Control circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (N201) Low/High Rad Fan Control circuit from the PCM C1 harness connector to the Power Distribution Center (PDC) C3 harness connector.
- (N201) LOW/HIGH RAD FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
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- Measure the resistance between ground and the (N201) Low/High Rad Fan Control circuit in the PCM C1 harness connector.
Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the short to ground in the (N201) Low/High Rad Fan Control circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance between ground and the (N201) Low/High Rad Fan Control circuit in the PCM C1 harness connector.