Cooling Fan Always On

Cooling Fan Always On (2.4)

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.



Circuit/System Description

The engine cooling fan system consists of one cooling fan and one relay. The relay is powered by the battery positive voltage circuit and controlled by a switched ground from the engine control module (ECM).


During operation, the ECM supplies the ground path for the cooling fan relay, which is relay 1, through the cooling fan relay control circuit. This energizes the cooling fan relay coil, closes the relay contacts, and supplies battery positive voltage from the cooling fan fuse through the cooling fan motor supply voltage circuit to the cooling fan. The cooling fan motor is grounded through its own ground circuit.


Reference Information
Schematic Reference

Engine Cooling Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

* Component Connector End Views Connector Views
* Electrical Center Identification Views (Application and ID)

Description and Operation

Cooling Fan Description and Operation (Description and Operation)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information


Circuit/System Verification

1. If DTC P0480 is set, perform that diagnostic first.
2. Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool that the ECM is not commanding fan activation.
3. Ignition ON, observe that the fan is not activated.



Circuit/System Testing

Important: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.



1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the relay.
2. Ignition ON, observe that the fan is not activated.

• If the fan is not activated, replace the relay.
• If the fan is activated, test the fan voltage supply circuit for a short to voltage.




Repair Instructions

* Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LE5-2.4L, L61-2.2L) (Service and Repair)Cooling Fan and Shroud Replacement (LNF-2.0l) (Service and Repair)
* Fan Shroud Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Engine Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.2L engine
* Engine Control Module Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 2.4L engine



Repair Verification

1. Ignition ON, verify with a scan tool that the ECM is not commanding fan activation.
2. Ignition ON, observe that the fan is not activated.