TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM: DIESEL VEHICLES
Test Procedures
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NOTE:
The start and accessory relays may be removed temporarily to isolate the sound of the fan relay click.
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Check Power To Fan Relay
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Fan Relay Contact Test
5.
If the fan runs constantly, even with the key switch OFF, remove the relay. If fan stops, the relay contacts
have failed closed and the relay must be replaced.
TEST PROCEDURE 10 – Thermostat Switch
See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
The thermostat switch houses two independent switches. Each switch closes the circuit between the thermostat
housing (effectively frame ground) and the appropriate wire of the thermostat switch (white or black).
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THERMOSTAT SWITCH
CONTACT OPERATION:
WIRE
COLOR
FUNCTION
CLOSE ON RISE
OPEN
White
Radiator Fan
187 °F to 198 °F (86 °C to 92 °C)
165 °F (74 °C)
Black
Temperature Warning Light
216 °F to 226 °F (102 °C to 108 °C)
185 °F (85 °C)
The fan relay activates the radiator fan when the engine coolant reaches a temperature range of 187 °F to 198 °F
(86 °C to 92 °C) and closes the fan thermostat switch.
The engine coolant thermostat switch provides a ground to the coolant temperature warning light when the engine
block reaches a temperature range of 216 °F to 226 °F (102 °C to 108 °C) and closes the thermostat switch.
See
following NOTE.
NOTE:
Keep the battery connected during this test procedure.
1.
Disable the vehicle.
See Disabling the Vehicle on page 1-3.
2.
Drain coolant from engine.
See Engine Coolant Change, Section 18, Page 18-1. See following WARNING.
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