OBD Guide

P1641

Cooling Fan Relay 1 Control Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$6–33 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Engine overheating
  • Cooling fan does not turn on
  • The fan runs constantly
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power when overheated

Causes

  • Faulty fan relay
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Damaged wiring harness
  • Oxidized or damaged connector pins
  • Engine control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the fan relay and replace if necessary
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring and connectors in the control circuit
  3. Check fuses associated with the cooling system
  4. Scan the system for other errors
  5. Check the operation of the engine control unit

Related codes

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