Hi,
The fan is electronically controlled, so there could be an issue with the ECM. The ECM (engine control module), has an internal temperature sensor and controls the operation of the cooling fan. While the ignition is on, the cooling fan receives a power supply from the ECM relay in the engine junction box. When cooling is required, the ECM connects the cooling fan to ground. So, we can check it to see if the ECM is the issue or if it is a wiring issue.
I attached a wiring schematic below of the circuit and highlighted the wiring related to the fan. I had to cut the pic in half to make them readable for you, but I did overlap them.
First, disconnect the connector at the fan. With the key in the on position, take either a test light or voltmeter and see if there is voltage to the brown wire with a pink tracer. There will only be power if the control module relay has power, so the key must be on.
If there is power, then I need you to allow the engine to reach operating temperature with the fan disconnected. Check for continuity to ground on the brown wire with a black tracer.
If there is no ground, I need you to check the black wire in the right front wheel opening (I believe it's behind the inner fender liner). First, inspect the ground. Is it tight, clean, free of corrosion, and not damaged? If it looks good, then I need you to find the same wire where it plugs into the module. That ground is a "signal ground" which means it is provided by the module. If that connection is loose, corroded, or has an issue, the ECM signal ground may fail. So, make sure the connector at the ECM is good and not damaged in any way. Next, check for continuity to ground at that wire between the ECM and a known good ground. If it is good, wiggle the wiring to see if ground is lost or changes in resistance.
Here is a link you may find helpful:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
I have a feeling the problem is a wiring connection in the circuit. Usually, but not always, a faulty ECM will fail and then not work again.
One last after thought. Make sure the fuse, fuse 5 in the engine room junction box, is in good condition as well. Check for the same things, damage, corrosion, and so on where it plugs in. Also, make sure the connectors are not pushed in causing a poor connection. Also, make sure we have power there as well. Although the relay is new, there could be other problems preventing power from reaching its target. Here is a link you may find helpful when checking for power at the fuse.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
Take care and let me know what you find or if you have other questions.
Joe
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Monday, October 25th, 2021 AT 6:31 PM