Cooling fan fault???????

[Faded Crest]

DIC says "COOLING FAN FAULT"... As soon as it came up, I jumped out and checked the fans, but they are working. Anyone have this? What is it?

[carnut]

On an 89 there is a module located in front of the right front wheel behind the inner fender. It controls operation. Mine did this and both fans worked? Determined that the high fan speed was not being turned on so the computer turned on that message. I replaced the module and all was well. This module because of its location gets very warm in operation which I believe causes failure. The module was also used on 88 thru 90 Eldos and Sevilles and is mounted just behind the grille, passenger side. Because its in the air flow, it lasts longer. Try www.allantesource.com for another or visit the local wrecking yard.

[Faded Crest]

Thank you very much... So the '88-'90 Eldo/Seville are the same part and are interchangeable?

[carnut]

Yes, same part!! I now own a 91 so the fans are wired thru relays unlike my 88. I found out about this module by accident being interchangable. Its worth the minor expense to find one off a wreck.

[carnut]

Keep in mind the Allante was a shortened Eldo chassis. So many things like calipers, pads, turn signal switches, express down window modules, Cruise control servos, wheels are interchangable.