vauxhall Workshop Repair Guides

Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Cooling Fan Always On - LPL or LPV > < Symptoms - Engine Cooling

Cooling Fan Inoperative (LPL or LPV)

Diagnostic Instructions

•  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
•  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
•  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information


Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay


Circuit


Short to Ground


High Resistance


Open


Short to Voltage


Signal Performance


Relay Coil Ignition


P0691


P0691


P0691


-


-


Relay Switch B+


1


1


1


-


-


Relay Coil Control


P0691


P0691


P0691


P0692


-


Relay Output Control


1


1


1


2


-


1. Fan Inoperative Without a DTC.

2. Fan Always ON Without a DTC.

 

Cooling Fan Medium Speed Relay (w/AC), Cooling Fan High Speed (w/o AC)


Circuit


Short to Ground


High Resistance


Open


Short to Voltage


Signal Performance


Relay Coil Ignition


P0693


P0693


P0693


-


-


Relay Switch B+


1


1


1


-


-


Relay Coil Control


P0693


P0693


P0693


P0694


-


Relay Output Control


1


1


1


2


-


1. Fan Inoperative Without a DTC.

2. Fan Always ON Without a DTC.

 

Cooling Fan High Speed Relay (w/AC)


Circuit


Short to Ground


High Resistance


Open


Short to Voltage


Signal Performance


Relay Coil Ignition


P0695


P0695


P0695


-


-


Relay Switch B+


1


1


1


-


-


Relay Coil Control


P0695


P0695


P0695


P0696


-


Relay Output Control


1


1


1


2


-


1. Fan Inoperative Without a DTC.

2. Fan Always ON Without a DTC.

 

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) commands the fans ON in either high speed, medium speed, or low speed, depending on cooling requirements.

Low Speed

In low speed operation, the ECM applies ground to the coil side of the cooling fan low speed relay with the cooling fan relay 1 control circuit.

This energizes the relay coil. The low speed cooling fan relay supply power to the cooling fan motor through an internal fan resistor.

Medium Speed

In medium speed operation, the ECM commands the medium speed fan relay on. This energizes the relay coil. The medium speed cooling fan relay supply power to the cooling fan motor through an internal fan resistor. The cooling fan is connected to a dedicated ground, and operates at medium speed.

High Speed

In high speed operation, the ECM applies a ground to the coil side of all the high speed cooling fan relay. When energized, the high speed relays apply voltage directly to the cooling fan through the switch side of the relay.

Reference Information


Schematic Reference

Engine Cooling Schematics


Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views


Description and Operation

Cooling System Description and Operation


Electrical Information Reference

Circuit/System Verification

Cooling Fan Inoperative with AC

1. Verify that DTC P0116, P0117 or P0118 is not present.
If DTC is present, refer to DTC P0116, P0117, or P0118 .
2. Command the Cooling Fan Relay 1 ON and OFF with a scan tool. The cooling fan motor should turn ON at low speed and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
If the cooling fan motor does not operate correctly, refer to Cooling Fan Inoperative with AC.
3. Command the Cooling Fan Relay 2 ON and OFF with a scan tool. The cooling fan motor should turn ON at medium speed and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
If the cooling fan motor does not operate correctly, refer to Cooling Fan Inoperative with AC.
4. Command the Cooling Fan Relay 3 ON and OFF with a scan tool. The cooling fan motor should turn ON at high speed and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
If the cooling fan motor does not operate correctly, refer to Cooling Fan Inoperative with AC.

Cooling Fan Inoperative without AC

1. Verify that DTC P0116, P0117 or P0118 is not present.
If DTC is present, refer to DTC P0116, P0117, or P0118 .
2. Command the Cooling Fan Relay 1 ON and OFF with a scan tool. The cooling fan motor should turn ON at low speed and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
If the cooling fan motor does not operate correctly, refer to Cooling Fan Inoperative without AC.
3. Command the Cooling Fan Relay 2 ON and OFF with a scan tool. The cooling fan motor should turn ON at medium speed and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
If the cooling fan motor does not operate correctly, refer to Cooling Fan Inoperative without AC.

Circuit/System Testing

Cooling Fan Inoperative with AC

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the relays listed below:
  •  KR20B Cooling Fan Medium Speed 2 Relay
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the circuit terminals listed below and ground.
  •  KR20B Cooling Fan Medium Speed 2 Relay ignition circuit terminal 86
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30
If the test lamp does not illuminate, replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the KR20B Cooling Fan Medium Speed 2 Relay B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
4. Connect a test lamp between the terminals listed below and command the appropriate Cooling Fan Relay ON with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate.
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86 and the control circuit terminal 85
  •  KR20B Cooling Fan Medium Speed 2 Relay ignition circuit terminal 86 and the control circuit terminal 85
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86 and the control circuit terminal 85
If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the G10 Cooling Fan Motor.
6. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal 1 and B+.
If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
7. Connect the harness connector at the G10 Cooling Fan Motor.
8. Install a 60 A fused jumper wire between the terminals listed below and verify the G10 Cooling Fan Motor is activated.
  •  KR20B Cooling Fan Medium Speed 2 Relay B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87
If the G10 Cooling Fan Motor is not activated, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the G10 Cooling Fan Motor.
9. If all circuit tests normal, test or replace the appropriate cooling fan relay.

Cooling Fan Inoperative without AC

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the relays listed below:
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the circuit terminals listed below and ground.
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30
If the test lamp does not illuminate, replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood.
3. Connect a test lamp between the terminals listed below and command the appropriate Cooling Fan Relay ON with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate.
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86 and the control circuit terminal 85
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay ignition circuit terminal 86 and the control circuit terminal 85
If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
4. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the G10 Cooling Fan Motor.
5. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ground circuit terminal 1 and B+.
If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
6. Connect the harness connector at the G10 Cooling Fan Motor.
7. Install a 60 A fused jumper wire between the terminals listed below and verify the G10 Cooling Fan Motor is activated.
  •  KR20C Cooling Fan Low Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87
  •  KR20D Cooling Fan High Speed Relay B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87
If the G10 Cooling Fan Motor is not activated, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the G10 Cooling Fan Motor.
8. If all circuit tests normal, test or replace the appropriate cooling fan relay.

Component Testing

Dynamic Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the applicable relay.
2. Test for 70-110 Ω between terminals 85 and 86 of the relay.
If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.
3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:
  •  30 and 86
  •  30 and 87
  •  30 and 85
  •  85 and 87
⇒  If not the specified value, replace the relay.
4. Install a 20 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
If greater than the specified value, replace the relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

•  Control Module References for ECM replacement, programming and setup

Cooling Fan Always On - LPL or LPV > < Symptoms - Engine Cooling