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2004 CADILLAC CTS
2.8L V6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P1460high severityPowertrain

Cooling Fan Control System

on 2004 Cadillac CTS 2.8L V6 · RWD

What this code means

The PCM detected that the cooling fan control circuit has failed the output voltage check. The fan control relay circuit did not respond as expected when the PCM commanded the fan on.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Engine overheating
  • Cooling fan not turning on
  • Poor A/C performance
  • Burning smell in severe cases

Common causes

  • Faulty cooling fan motor
  • Failed cooling fan relay
  • Wiring damage to fan circuit
  • Defective cooling fan control module
  • Blown fan fuse
  • PCM driver failure

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check cooling fan fuse(s)
  2. Test cooling fan relay
  3. Command fan on with scan tool
  4. Test fan motor by applying direct power
  5. Inspect wiring to fan motor
  6. Test fan control module (if equipped)

Repair notes

Check fuse and relay first. Test fan motor with direct 12V power. Replace fan motor, relay, or control module as needed.

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