Electric fan stays on all the time
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Engine › Electric fan stays on all the time
ELECTRIC FAN STAYS ON ALL THE TIME
The cooling fan comes on and remains on even when the engine is cold.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the tester input. Check: - That there are no faults in the engine management control unit; - The plausibility of all the parameters | Move on to Step 2 | Error detected in the control unit | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment | |
| 2 | FAN OPERATING CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
For the 1.2 8v, 1.4 8v; Check the following, in order: - Engine temperature sensor See Test 1060OE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK - Fan engagement relay; - Connection between engine management control unit and fan relay; - Connection between relay and fan | End of diagnosis | 1. Sensor defective 2. Connections not correct 3. Component defective 4. Engine management control unit faulty | 1. Replace the temperature sensor 2. Repair the connections 3. Replace the component involved (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow). 4. Check the control unit thoroughly (using the diagnostic equipment - Examiner or other instruments) and, if necessary, replace the engine management control unit | |
| 2 | FAN OPERATING CIRCUIT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
For the 1.3 JTD 16v 75 Cv, 1.3 JTD 16v 90 Cv, 1.9 JTD 8v; Check the following, in order: - Engine temperature sensor See Test 1060OE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR OPERATION CHECK - Fan engagement relay; - Connection between engine management control unit and fan relay; - Connection between relay and fan | End of diagnosis | 1. Sensor defective 2. Connections not correct 3. Component defective 4. Engine management control unit faulty | 1. Replace the temperature sensor Op. 1060G14 ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR - R.R. 2. Repair the connections 3. Replace the component involved (in the case of a fuse, find out what caused it to blow). 4. Check the control unit thoroughly (using the diagnostic equipment - Examiner or other instruments) and, if necessary, replace the engine management control unit | |
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