OBD Guide

P1673

Cooling Fan Relay Circuit Malfunction

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
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

Causes

  • Faulty fan relay
  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Damaged wiring harness
  • Faulty engine control unit
  • Fan circuit fuse problems

How to Fix

  1. Check and replace fan fuse
  2. Check the fan relay and replace if necessary
  3. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  4. Check the operation of the fan by forcing it on
  5. Scan the control unit for additional errors

Related codes

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