OBD Guide

P0528

Fan Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Cooling fan malfunction
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Unpredictable fan operation

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in fan speed sensor wiring harness
  • Fan speed sensor malfunction
  • Poor connection or corrosion in the sensor connector
  • Malfunction of the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the fan speed sensor wiring harness
  2. Check connections and sensor connector for corrosion or damage.
  3. Measure the resistance of the fan speed sensor and compare with standard values
  4. If necessary, replace the fan speed sensor
  5. Check fan operation after repair

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