1993 Ford Probe Two Speed Cooling Fan Circuit Operation - 2.0L & 2.5L
How-the-circuit-works page for a two-speed cooling fan: PCM grounds low-speed relay at 97C (207F) and high-speed relay at 108C (226F) via COOLING FAN and ENGINE fuses; circuits 197/174.
This document is a 'How The Circuit Works' description for the Two Speed Cooling Fan circuit, applicable to vehicles with 2.0L and 2.5L engines (consistent with the uploader's Ford Probe). It explains that battery voltage is always present at the High Speed Cooling Fan Relay contacts through the COOLING FAN Fuse, and that in START or RUN the ENGINE Fuse powers both fan relay coils. When the PCM detects coolant temperature above 97°C (207°F), it grounds circuit 197 (BL/O) on 2.0L engines or circuit 174 (R/W) on 2.5L engines to energize the Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay, running the fan at low speed. If coolant temperature exceeds 108°C (226°F), the PCM grounds the High Speed Cooling Fan Relay coil, switching current to the high speed winding so the fan runs at high speed. On 2.5L vehicles with air conditioning, the High Speed Condenser Fan Relay coil is grounded whenever A/C is on, running the cooling fan continuously at high speed. It references Service Manual Sections 03-03A and 03-03B for diagnostics. Readers can learn the fan control logic, temperature thresholds, relay operation sequence, and the PCM-grounded control circuits and wire colors for each engine.
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Frequently asked questions
- At what temperature does the low speed cooling fan turn on?
- The PCM grounds the Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay when engine coolant temperature exceeds 97°C (207°F), running the fan at low speed.
- When does the cooling fan switch to high speed?
- When the PCM senses coolant temperature above 108°C (226°F), it grounds the High Speed Cooling Fan Relay coil, switching current to the fan motor's high speed winding.
- Which circuit does the PCM ground to run the fan at low speed?
- Circuit 197 (BL/O) on 2.0L engines, or circuit 174 (R/W) on 2.5L engines, to the Low Speed Cooling Fan Relay.
- Does the cooling fan run when the A/C is on?
- On 2.5L vehicles with air conditioning, the High Speed Condenser Fan Relay coil is grounded whenever the A/C system is activated, and the Cooling Fan Motor runs continuously at high speed.
- Where can I find diagnostic information for this cooling fan circuit?
- The document refers to Section 03-03A and Section 03-03B of the Service Manual.
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