OBD Guide

P1660

Cooling Fan Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Cooling fan does not turn on
  • Engine overheating
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Unstable engine operation at high temperatures
  • The fan runs constantly or does not turn off

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Faulty fan relay
  • Blown fuse
  • Fan motor problems
  • Engine control unit (ECU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check fan circuit fuses
  2. Check fan relay
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  4. Check the operation of the fan motor
  5. Check control signals from the ECU

Related codes

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