COOLING FAN ECU ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT COOLING FAN ECU


    1. Check and ensure the following conditions:


      1. The power switch is off.

      2. The engine coolant temperature is less than 92°C (198°F).

      3. The auxiliary battery voltage is between 11 to 14 V.

      4. The A/C switch is off.

    2. Connect the pickup of a clamp-on ammeter around 1 of the 2 wires for the cooling fan motor.

    3. Turn the power switch on (IG) and wait for approximately 10 seconds. Check that the fan does not operate.

    4. Start the engine. Check that the fan does not operate with the engine idling.

      Tech Tips


      • Make sure that the engine coolant temperature is less than 92°C (198°F).


      • Turn the A/C switch off.

    5. Check that the fan operates when the A/C switch is turned on.

      Standard Current
      w/ Towing Package
      Item Condition Specified Condition
      Cooling fan motor Auxiliary battery voltage applied at 20°C (68°F) 15.5 to 21.5 A
      No. 2 cooling fan motor 15.5 to 21.5 A
      w/o Towing Package
      Item Condition Specified Condition
      Cooling fan motor Auxiliary battery voltage applied at 20°C (68°F) 10.6 to 16.6 A
      No. 2 cooling fan motor 10.6 to 16.6 A

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the engine coolant temperature is less than 92°C (198°F).

    6. Check that the fan operates when the engine coolant temperature sensor connector is disconnected.

      Standard Current
      w/ Towing Package
      Item Condition Specified Condition
      Cooling fan motor Auxiliary battery voltage applied at 20°C (68°F) 15.5 to 21.5 A
      No. 2 cooling fan motor 15.5 to 21.5 A
      w/o Towing Package
      Item Condition Specified Condition
      Cooling fan motor Auxiliary battery voltage applied at 20°C (68°F) 10.6 to 16.6 A
      No. 2 cooling fan motor 10.6 to 16.6 A
    7. A01QP70C02
      *a Operating Diagram
      *b A/C OFF
      *c MAX HI
      *d HI
      *e LO
      *f MAX LO
      *g Fan Speed

      After the engine is warmed up, check that the fan operates as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • The engine coolant temperature at which the fan starts operating is approximately 94°C (201°F).

      • This system can also be checked using the GTS.

      • Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Coolant Temp.


      Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Data List
      Tester Display
      Coolant Temp