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Engine Cooling System: Overview Saturn VUE I

Cooling Fan ~329 words

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2: Lack of communication may be due to a malfunction of the class 2. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 4: The presence of DTCs which begin with U indicate some other module is not communicating. The specified procedure will compile all the available information before tests are performed.
StepActionYesNo
1Install a scan tool. Does the scan tool power up?Go to Step 2Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
2Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Attempt to establish communication with the engine control module (ECM) or powertrain control module (PCM). Does the scan tool communicate with the ECM/PCM?Go to Step 3Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
3Select the ECM/PCM. Display DTCs function on the scan tool. Does the scan tool display any DTCs?Go to Step 4Go to Symptoms - Engine Cooling
4Does the scan tool display any DTCs which begin with a U?Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link CommunicationsGo to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2: Verifies the normal status of the signal circuit to the body control module.
  2. 3: Tests for voltage at the coolant level switch. The BACKUP fuse supplies power to the voltage side of the coolant level switch.
  3. 4: Verifies that the body control module is providing ground to the coolant.
StepActionYesNo
Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views
1Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Check?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling
2Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, observe the low coolant level switch input in the body control module (BCM), switch inputs data list. Does the scan tool display normal state?Go to Diagnostic AidsGo to Step 3
3Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the coolant level switch. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Probe the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the coolant level switch with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 4Go to Step 9
4Connect a test lamp between the coolant level switch signal of the coolant level switch and the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the coolant level switch. With a scan tool, observe the low coolant switch input status. Does the scan tool display normal state?Go to Step 7Go to Step 5
5Test the switch signal of the coolant level switch for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 12Go to Step 8
6Test the switch signal of the coolant level switch for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 12Go to Step 8
7Inspect for poor connections at the coolant level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 12Go to Step 10
8Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 12Go to Step 11
9Repair the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the coolant level switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 12
10Replace the coolant level switch. Refer to Surge Tank Replacement . Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 12
11IMPORTANT: Perform the setup procedure for the body control module. Replace the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 12
12Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text. Does the DTC reset?Go to Step 2System OK
IMPORTANT
Perform the setup procedure for the body control module.

DTC B0936 Circuit

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2: Listen for an audible click when the low speed fan relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
  2. 3: Listen for an audible click when the low and high speed fan relays operate. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
StepActionYesNo
Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics (L61) Engine Cooling Schematics (L66) Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views
1Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Check?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling
2Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 1 ON and OFF. Does the low speed fan relay turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Step 3Go to Step 4
3With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 2 ON and OFF. Do the low and the high speed fan relays turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Diagnostic AidsGo to Step 6
4Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the low speed fan relay. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Probe the battery positive circuit of the low speed fan relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 5Go to Step 14
5Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the low speed fan relay and the battery positive voltage circuit of the low speed fan relay. With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 1 ON and OFF. Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Step 11Go to Step 8
6Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the high speed fan relay. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Probe the battery positive voltage circuit of the high speed fan relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 7Go to Step 14
7Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the high speed fan relay and the battery positive voltage circuit of the high speed fan relay. With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 2 ON and OFF. Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Step 12Go to Step 8
8Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?Go to Step 10Go to Step 9
9Test the control circuit of the appropriate relay for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 15
10Test the control circuit of the appropriate relay for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 13
11Inspect for poor connections at the low speed fan relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 15
12Inspect for poor connections at the high speed fan relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 16
13Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the ECM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 18Go to Step 17
14Repair the battery positive voltage circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 18
15Replace the low speed fan relay. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 18
16Replace the high speed fan relay. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 18
17IMPORTANT: Perform the programming procedure for the ECM. Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2LDid you complete the replacement?Go to Step 18
18Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text. Does the DTC reset?Go to Step 2System OK
IMPORTANT
Perform the programming procedure for the ECM.

DTC P0480, P0481, P0691, P0692, P0693, P0694, or P1650 (L61) Circuits

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2: Listen for an audible click when the cooling fan 1 relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
  2. 3: Listen for an audible click when the cooling fan 2 and cooling fan 3 relays operate. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
  3. 4: Tests for voltage at the coil side of the cooling fan 1 relay. The COOL FAN #1 fuse supplies battery positive voltage to the coil side of the cooling fan 1 relay.
StepActionYesNo
Schematic Reference: Engine Cooling Schematics (L61) Engine Cooling Schematics (L66) Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views
1Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Check?Go to Step 2Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Cooling
2Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 1 ON and OFF. Does the cooling fan 1 relay turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Step 3Go to Step 4
3Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 2 ON and OFF. Do the cooling fan 2 and the cooling fan 3 relays turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Diagnostic AidsGo to Step 6
4Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the cooling fan 1 relay. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Probe the battery positive voltage circuit of the cooling fan 1 relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 5Go to Step 16
5Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the cooling fan 1 relay and the battery positive voltage circuit of the cooling fan 1 relay. With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 1 ON and OFF. Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Step 12Go to Step 9
6Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the cooling fan 3 relay. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Probe the battery positive voltage circuit of the cooling fan 3 relay with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?Go to Step 7Go to Step 16
7Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the cooling fan 3 relay and the battery positive voltage circuit of the cooling fan 3 relay. With a scan tool, command the Fan Control 2 and 3 ON and OFF. Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Step 14Go to Step 8
8Turn Off the ignition. Disconnect the cooling fan 2 relay. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the cooling fan 2 relay and the battery positive voltage circuit of the cooling fan 2 relay. With a scan tool, command the Fans Control 2 and 3 ON and OFF. Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?Go to Step 13Go to Step 9
9Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command?Go to Step 11Go to Step 10
10Test the control circuit of the appropriate relay for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 21Go to Step 15
11Test the control circuit of the appropriate relay for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 21Go to Step 15
12Inspect for poor connections at the cooling fan 1 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 21Go to Step 17
13Inspect for poor connections at the cooling fan 2 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 21Go to Step 18
14Inspect for poor connections at the cooling fan 3 relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 21Go to Step 19
15Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 21Go to Step 20
16Repair the battery positive voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?Go to Step 21
17Replace the cooling fan 1 relay. Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 21
18Replace the cooling fan 2 relay. Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 21
19Replace the cooling fan 3 relay. Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 21
20IMPORTANT: Perform the programming procedure for the PCM. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.5L.Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 21
21Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text. Does the DTC reset?Go to Step 2System OK
IMPORTANT
Perform the programming procedure for the PCM.

DTC P0480, P0481, P0691, P0692, P0693, P0694, or P1650 (L66) Circuits

Symptoms - Engine Cooling

IMPORTANTReview the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation .