Generic Fault Code
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Engine Fan Runs Nonstop
System
Cooling
Symptom
Engine Fan Runs Nonstop
Diagnosis & fix steps
LOGIC: Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Malfunction.
ACTION: Check ECT sensor connector integrity. Use an ohmmeter to verify base internal resistance of the sensor.
Red Seal field insights
Safety Logic: If the module loses contact with the ECT sensor, it defaults the cooling fans to maximum speed to prevent meltdown.
Same code keeps coming back?
That's a program problem, not a part problem. Book a 30-minute uptime review with Grant, a Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician.
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