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XB22 - Check Power to Ground Fan Circuit For Short to Ground



- Key "OFF".

- Cooling fan motor disconnected.

- Disconnect Variable Control Relay Module (VCRM). Inspect for damaged or pushed out pins, corrosion, loose wires, etc. Service as necessary.

- Measure resistance between the power-to-cooling fan circuit at the cooling fan vehicle harness connector and the battery negative post.

- Is resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes -- Replace VCRM. Reconnect all components. Clear continuous memory. Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Start engine. Turn A/C "ON", wait 15 seconds. A/C "OFF", Key "OFF". Rerun quick test. Quick Test Appendix (Detailed Testing Instructions)

No -- Service power-to-cooling fan circuit short to ground. Reconnect all components. Clear continuous memory. Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Start engine. Turn A/C "ON", wait 15 seconds. A/C "OFF", Key "OFF". Rerun quick test. Quick Test Appendix (Detailed Testing Instructions)