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Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics DEFINITION: The cooling fan or all Three fans ON with the ignition ON and or OFF.

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Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling

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Important: Make sure the engine temperature is below 95°C (203°F).

With the ignition OFF.

Is the cooling fan ON or all fans ON?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.

Is the cooling fan ON high speed?

Go to Step 5

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

4

With the ignition still OFF.

Is the cooling fan the only fan ON?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

5

With the ignition still ON.

Disconnect the primary cooling fan temperature switch.

Does the cooling fan turn OFF?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 10

6

Is the cooling fan operating at low speed?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 14

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Disconnect the primary cooling fan temperature switch?

Does the cooling fan and auxiliary engine coolant fan 1 and auxiliary engine coolant fan 2 turn OFF?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 11

8

Remove the K26 fan control relay.

Does the cooling fan turn OFF?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

9

Remove the K67 fan control relay.

Does the cooling fan turn OFF?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 13

10

Repair circuit XM5 or XM997 of the primary cooling fan temperature switch for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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11

Repair circuit XP3, XP30 or XP999 of the primary cooling fan temperature switch for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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12

Repair circuit AP1, AP2, AP3 or XU2 of the K26 relay for a short to voltage. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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13

Repair circuit AM6, AM16 or AM17 of the K67 relay for a short to voltage. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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14

Inspect for poor connections at the K26 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find the problem?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 15

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Notice: Installation of the proper relay is critical. If an enhanced relay -- equipped with a diode -- is installed into a position requiring a standard relay -- equipped without a diode -- excessive current will damage any components associated with the relay or its associated circuits.

Replace the fan control relay K26.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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Inspect for poor connections at the K67 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find the problem?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 17

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Notice: Installation of the proper relay is critical. If an enhanced relay -- equipped with a diode -- is installed into a position requiring a standard relay -- equipped without a diode -- excessive current will damage any components associated with the relay or its associated circuits.

Replace the fan control relay K67.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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18

Inspect for poor connections at the primary cooling fan temperature switch . Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find the problem?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

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Replace the primary cooling fan temperature switch. Refer to Engine Cooling Fan Control Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 20

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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