In low speed operation, the ECM applies ground to the coil side of the fan low relay. This
energizes the coil and applies voltage directly to the left cooling fan through the switch side of
the fan low relay, which is fed by the fan 1 fuse. The right fan is connected in series to the left fan
through the de-energized series/parallel relay, which is the fan control relay so that both operate
at low speed.
In high speed operation, the ECM applies a ground to the coil side of the fan low relay, the fan
control relay, and the fan high relay. On the fan high relay, the energized coil closes the switch
side of the relay and applies voltage directly to the right cooling fan through the switch side of the
relay, which is fed by the fan 2 fuse. At the same time, the ECM energizes fan control relay
pulling the switch side over, providing a direct path to ground for the left cooling fan, which has
voltage applied through the energized fan low relay. In high speed mode, the fans are operated as
a parallel circuit with full voltage applied to each.
Diagnostic Aids
The ECM has the capability of providing command to the fan relays even while a scan tool output
control is being used. Always refer to the fan control command parameters on the scan tool to
know which fans are being commanded ON by the ECM.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Cooling Schematics
Description and Operation
Cooling Fan Description and Operation (w/o LFA)
Connector End View Reference
Electrical Center Identification Views
Component Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Circuit Testing
Connector Repairs
Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
Wiring Repairs
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ENGINE Engine Cooling - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado