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Signal Too Low. Permanent Fault






Signal too low. Permanent fault

Checking the fuse




- Ignition off.
Check the fuse for the circuit in the integrated relay / fusebox in the engine compartment.
Replace if necessary.

Other information
- To access or replace the relay or fuse, see the inside of the cover on the engine compartment relay/fusebox.

Was a fault detected?

Yes - Verification

No - Checking the power supply

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Checking the power supply








- Ignition off
- Disconnect engine cooling fan (FC) relay 2/15
- Ignition on.
Connect a voltmeter between engine cooling fan (FC) relay base terminal #1 and ground.

Other information
- To access or replace the relay or fuse, see the inside of the cover on the engine compartment relay/fusebox.









The voltmeter should read battery voltage.

OK - Checking the signal cable

Not OK - Checking the power supply

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Checking the signal cable




- Ignition off.
Connect a voltmeter between engine cooling fan (FC) relay base terminal #2 and ground.









The ohmmeter should read infinite resistance.

OK - Checking the engine cooling fan (FC) relay

Not OK - Checking the signal cable

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Checking the engine cooling fan (FC) relay
Connect an ohmmeter between engine cooling fan (FC) relay terminals #1 and #2 (relay side).









The ohmmeter should read approximately 75 ohms at +20°C.

OK - Checking the signal cable

Not OK - Defective engine cooling fan (FC) relay

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Checking the signal cable




- Ignition off.
Check the cable between engine cooling fan (FC) relay terminal #2 and engine control module (ECM) connector terminal #8 for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.













Continue - Verification

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Defective engine cooling fan (FC) relay
Try a new engine cooling fan (FC) relay.

Continue - Verification

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Checking the signal cable
Check the cable between engine cooling fan (FC) relay base terminal #2 and engine control module (ECM) connector terminal #8. Check for a short-circuit to ground according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.













Continue - Verification

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Checking the power supply




- Ignition on.
Check the cable between engine cooling fan (FC) relay base terminal #1 and the fuse for the circuit. Check for an open-circuit according to Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- To access or replace the relay or fuse, see the inside of the cover on the engine compartment relay/fusebox or the Service Manual.









Continue - Verification

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Verification








- Reconnect the connectors, reinstall components etc.
- Connect VCT2000
- Ignition on.
Activate the engine cooling fan (FC) high-speed using VCT2000 according to Description of activations Description Of Activations.





Does the engine cooling fan (FC) start?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - No Fault Found Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the fuse

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