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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect all of the KR20 cooling fan relays.
  2. NOTE:

    The following test must be performed on all three fan relay circuits.

  3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between ground and the relay coil ignition circuit terminal listed below:
    • KR20C cooling fan low speed relay terminal 85
    • KR20D cooling fan high speed relay terminal 85
    • KR20E cooling fan speed control relay terminal 86
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the relay coil ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the relay coil ignition circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition circuit and replace as necessary.
  4. NOTE:

    The following tests must be performed on all three fan relay circuits.

  5. Connect the red lead of the DMM to a control circuit terminal listed below. Connect the black lead to ground. Set the DMM on the diode setting. The DMM should display OL.
    • KR20C cooling fan low speed relay terminal 86
    • KR20D cooling fan high speed relay terminal 86
    • KR20E cooling fan speed control relay terminal 85
    • 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.
  6. NOTE:

    The following tests must be performed on all three fan relay circuits.

  7. Command the 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.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the appropriate KR20 relay.