How to diagnose possible PCM problem
How to diagnose possible PCM problem
I've spent (off and on) several weeks trying to figure this out.
In a nutshell, my cooling fans do not turn on.
The PCM is seeing the correct temperature as witnessed by a scan tool. I've tested the relays - all fine. The fuse is fine, both in the engine compartment (Fan) and the HVAC fuse in the cabin.
I verified that the fans do work by jumping the relays to activate the low speed fans.
What I do know: I'm not seeing the 5vdc trigger voltage from the PCM on one of the two leads. There are two inputs: one supplies the trigger to relay #1 for low speed. This one is not showing power. The other supplies the trigger to relay #2 and #3 it shows 5vdc.
I forced the PCM into field service mode (which activates the fans) by jumping pin #5 and #6 under the dash. I tried to activate the fans by turning on the a/c, but no luck.
My question: Is it possible that the PCM is bad? Everything else sems fine...starts, runs, no DTC, etc.
I used my scanner and all seems fine.
Is there a way to test the PCM? Is it repairable?
In a nutshell, my cooling fans do not turn on.
The PCM is seeing the correct temperature as witnessed by a scan tool. I've tested the relays - all fine. The fuse is fine, both in the engine compartment (Fan) and the HVAC fuse in the cabin.
I verified that the fans do work by jumping the relays to activate the low speed fans.
What I do know: I'm not seeing the 5vdc trigger voltage from the PCM on one of the two leads. There are two inputs: one supplies the trigger to relay #1 for low speed. This one is not showing power. The other supplies the trigger to relay #2 and #3 it shows 5vdc.
I forced the PCM into field service mode (which activates the fans) by jumping pin #5 and #6 under the dash. I tried to activate the fans by turning on the a/c, but no luck.
My question: Is it possible that the PCM is bad? Everything else sems fine...starts, runs, no DTC, etc.
I used my scanner and all seems fine.
Is there a way to test the PCM? Is it repairable?
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