Camaro V8-305 5.0L VIN E (1992)
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
System Check
1.
With engine cold and idling, turn A/C selector, if equipped, to NORM. On VIN E, coolant fan should turn on. On VINs S, T, F and 8, coolant fan,
and auxiliary coolant fan if equipped, should turn on when A/C control head pressure exceeds 233 psi.
2.
With engine coolant below operating temperature, move A/C selector to off. On VIN E, coolant fan should turn off. On VIN S, T, F and 8, coolant
fan, and auxiliary coolant fan if equipped, should turn off when A/C control head pressure falls below 233 psi.
3.
With engine warm, run engine at fast idle foe several minutes. Ensure coolant fan turns on before coolant temperature indicator lights or before
coolant temperature gauge needle indicates hot.
4.
Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Coolant fan, and auxiliary coolant fan if equipped, should turn off.
Troubleshooting Hints
^ Try the following checks before doing the System Check.
1. Check the FAN Fuse if the Coolant Fan does not run.
2. Check that grounds G118 (V6 VIN T and V8 VIN E), or G112, G1O4 and G118 (V8 VIN F and V8 VIN 8) are clean and tight.
3. Check the Fusible Link (see schematic).
4. If the Coolant Fan runs with the Ignition Switch OFF, replace the Coolant Fan Relay.
5. Check ECM for codes (V6 VIN T, V8 VIN F and V8 VIN 8).
^ Go to System Check for a guide to normal operation.
