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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The auxiliary cooling fan is always ON.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Is the auxiliary cooling fan always ON?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

3

Disconnect the pusher cooling fan relay located in the left rear fuse block.

Does the auxiliary cooling fan turn OFF?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the short to voltage in the auxiliary cooling fan motor supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 11

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5

Probe the control circuit of the auxiliary fan relay with a test lamp connected to battery positive voltage.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the pusher cooling fan relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect the auxiliary cooling fan relay control circuit for a short to ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Replace the pusher cooling fan relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3