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Cooling Fan Control System Inspection

  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
  3. Perform the KOER self test. (See KOEO/KOER SELF TEST [PCM (SKYACTIV-G 2.0)] .)
  4. Verify that DTC P0480:00 is not shown and the cooling fan operates during the KOER self test.
    • Inspect the following parts in the indicated order in accordance with fan operation conditions.
    • Open circuit between battery positive terminal and cooling fan relay
    • Open circuit between cooling fan relay and fan control module
    • Open circuit between fan control module and ground
    • Poor connection of the cooling fan relay
    • Poor connection of the fan control module connector
    • If there is no malfunction:
  5. Start the engine and idle it at an engine coolant temperature of less than 97°C {207°F}.
  6. Verify that the cooling fan does not operate when the A/C switch and fan switch (with manual air conditioner system) are turned off.
    • If the cooling fan operates, perform an inspection of the following:
    • Cooling fan relay (stuck close)
    • Short to power supply in wiring harness between cooling fan relay and fan control module
    • Refrigerant pressure sensor
    • Climate control unit
    • CAN communication (PID: AC_REQ is on constantly)