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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSFUNCTIONAL CHECK - COOLING FAN
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Functional Check - Cooling Fan
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Functional Check - Cooling Fan
Fan Relay Operation Matrix:
Electric Cooling Fan Diagnosis (Functional Check):
Electric Cooling Fan Diagnosis (Functional Check) (continued):
Circuit Description
To determine if a fault is present perform the Cooling Fan Functional Check. If DTC P1660 is set, or sets during the functional check, it must be diagnosed before proceeding with any of the symptom tables. When the PCM commands low speed fan operation it grounds Cooling Fan Relay 1 which allows current to flow through both cooling fans in a series circuit to ground. If the PCM commands high speed fan operation it grounds all the cooling fan relays, including Fan Relay 1, which changes the circuit to a parallel circuit to ground. If a fault occurs certain symptoms will occur due to the series/parallel circuit design.
The PCM will command fan operation when:
^ Low Speed Fan Operation
- Engine coolant temperature exceeds approximately 106°C (229°F).
- Transmission fluid temperature exceeds 150°C (302°F).
- A/C operation is requested.
- After the vehicle is shut OFF if the coolant temperature at key off is more than 151°C (304°F) and system voltage was more than 12 volts. The fans will stay ON for approximately 3 minutes.
The fans will switch from low to OFF when the coolant drops below 102°C (215°F).
^ High Speed Fan Operation
- Engine coolant temperature reaches 112°C (234°F).
- Transmission temperature is more than 151°C (304°F).
- When certain DTCs set.
The fans will switch from high to low (except DTCs set) when the coolant drops below 106°C (229°F).
^ If the cooling fans operate when commanded OFF and DTC P1550 is not set either a cooling fan relay is stuck ON or a cooling fan circuit is shorted to power.
^ Whenever a repair is completed repeat the Cooling Fan Functional Check. This will help diagnose possible multiple failures, for example: two water contaminated relays.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Functional Table.
1. The Powertrain OBD System Check must be performed first so that misdiagnosis is avoided, due to the PCM commanding the fans ON due to a DTC set, etc.
2. Checking to see if there is a fault on the cooling fan relay control circuits.
3. Checking to see if any A/C DTCs will set. If A/C DTCs set they must be diagnosed before proceeding with the Cooling Fan Functional Check.
4. Commanding fans ON in sequence to determine the symptom (fault-if any) present.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.