Cooling Fan For Control Modules

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Fig 1: Cooling Fan For Control Modules

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The engine control module (ECM) is in a control module box in the engine compartment. The transmission control module (TCM) is also in this box in vehicles with automatic transmissions.

The function of the cooling fan is to cool the control modules in the control module box in the engine compartment. The control modules may be damaged if they overheat.

A temperature sensor is integrated in the engine control module (ECM). The engine control module (ECM) activates the fan if the control module registers that the temperature is too high. The fan then runs continuously until the temperature has dropped to a normal level.

The cooling fan is in the hose between the control module box and the firewall.

The engine control module (ECM) can diagnose the cooling fan. The fan can be activated using appropriate diagnostics tool.

A diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored if the temperature in the engine control module (ECM) gets too high.