
Switch
Ground
Connector
Splice
Motor
Battery
Incomplete
Component
View
Component
View
Complete
Fig. 1-26.
Several common electrical schematic symbols.
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1. A temperature switch that energizes an electrical
relay. This switch is usually mounted in the engine.
2. A temperature switch that closes a set of contacts
inside the switch to either complete the power or
ground side of the circuit for the fan. This switch
can be mounted either in the engine or radiator.
3. An air conditioning, or high discharge pressure,
switch to energize an electrical relay to turn on the
fan.
4. Computer-controlled relays to energize the fans.
This system uses the engine coolant temperature
sensor to sense engine temperature.
The coolant fan turns on when engine coolant temper-
ature reaches about 230°F (110°C). Some systems may
have either a two-speed fan or two separate fans. These
systems control fan use as needed. The fan is also
needed to reduce air conditioning high-side pressures.
If the fans are computer controlled, they turn on when
the coolant temperature is too high or when the com-
puter does not have a coolant temperature sensor read-
ing.
Any diagnosis of the cooling fan begins with an exami-
nation of the system wiring diagram. This diagram pro-
vides the most accurate and timely understanding of
how a particular system should operate.
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND SCHEMATICS
In order to understand and diagnose engine perfor-
mance it is essential that you have a good understand-
ing of electrical fundamentals and schematics. General-
ly, schematics can be found in the Service Manual
although a few manufacturers place them in a separate
book. In either case ensure that the schematic is for the
same year and model of vehicle.
Reading Electrical Schematics
Common Symbols and Icons
Components are shown as symbols or icons rather than
actual pictures in the schematic. Most electrical
schematics will have a table listing the various symbols
or icons used in the manual, figure 1-26.
Schematic Overview
The schematic does not represent the components and
wiring as they physically appear on the vehicle. For ex-
ample, a 4-foot length of wire is represented no differ-
ently in a schematic than one a few inches long, figure
1-27.
The wiring schematic is the cornerstone of electrical di-
agnosis. Schematics break the entire electrical system
into individual circuits, and shows the electrical current
paths when a circuit is operating properly. Wiring which
is not part of the circuit of interest is referenced to an-
other page where the circuit is shown complete. Most
schematics use a top (power) to bottom (ground) se-
quence to present electrical information.
Component Location Tables
The Component Location Table, figure 1-28, shows a list
of all the electrical components within a system's elec-
trical schematics and the following information:
• All components
• Grounds
• Pass-through grommets
• Splices
FAN SHROUD
CROSSFLOW
RADIATOR
RADIATOR
FAN SWITCH
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
OIL COOLER
FITTINGS
ELECTRIC
FAN MOTOR
FAN BLADES
Fig. 1-25.
Typical electric cooling fan assembly.
Chapter A: General Diagnosis
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