P0481-COOLING FAN 2 CONTROL CIRCUIT





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.


  • When Monitored:

    With the ignition on. Battery voltage greater than 10 volts.

  • Set Condition:

    An open or shorted circuit is detected in the radiator fan relay control circuit. One Trip Fault. Three good trips to turn off the MIL.


Possible Causes
 
FUSED B+ CIRCUITS
 
RADIATOR FAN HIGH RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
 
RADIATOR FAN HIGH RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
 
HIGH SPEED RADIATOR FAN RELAY
 
FRONT CONTROL MODULE
 


Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).



Diagnostic Test

1.HIGH SPEED RADIATOR FAN RELAY OPERATION




Is the Cooling Fan Relay operating?

Yes


No
  • Go To 2

2.FUSED B+ CIRCUITS







Is the voltage above 11.0 volts?

Yes
  • Go To 3


No

3.HIGH SPEED RADIATOR FAN RELAY RESISTANCE



Is the resistance between 60 to 80 ohms?

Yes
  • Go To 4


No

4.RADIATOR FAN HIGH CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN






Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

Yes
  • Go To 5


No

5.RADIATOR FAN HIGH RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND





Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

Yes


No
  • Go To 6

6.FRONT CONTROL MODULE

NOTE: Before continuing, check the FCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.




Were there any problems found?

Yes


No