Citroën C2 1.4VTR 2005 Mk1 Cooling fan issue

[TomMar]

Hi!
I'm currently having a problem with my Citroën C2 1.4 VTR 2005 Mk1.
The problem that I'm facing is that the cooling fan is always on. As soon as I turn the ignition on the cooling fan starts blowing at max speed. Lexia shows me a P0485 cooling fan power/ground circuit malfunction code.
I also checked from Lexia that the cars computer is requesting 0% speed from the fan, but it is still blowing at max speed.
Could anyone possibly know what is causing this?

Thanks in advance

[ozvtr]

I assume you have air conditioning? There are a number different types of engine cooling fan assemblies but only one type "reports back" to the the engine ECU.

This type has an integral speed controller in the fan motor. It is fairly common for them to fail. There is a Russian mob who have a repair kit but that's nearly as expensive as replacing the whole fan assembly. There are after market fan assemblies available from auto stores.

You could check the mauve (light purple) wire in the grey three pin connector on the fan assembly. There must be +12Volts here to stop (yes, stop!) the fan from running. The +12V comes from the engine ECU. If this is open circuit, for some reason, this will cause the fan to run. But my money is on a broken speed controller.

There is an explanation of the whole sordid story over on the Citroen C3 Owners site.

https://citroenc3owners.com/tips-for-an ... t4097.html

[TomMar]

I assume you have air conditioning? There are a number different types of engine cooling fan assemblies but only one type "reports back" to the the engine ECU.

This type has an integral speed controller in the fan motor. It is fairly common for them to fail. There is a Russian mob who have a repair kit but that's nearly as expensive as replacing the whole fan assembly. There are after market fan assemblies available from auto stores.

You could check the mauve (light purple) wire in the grey three pin connector on the fan assembly. There must be +12Volts here to stop (yes, stop!) the fan from running. The +12V comes from the engine ECU. If this is open circuit, for some reason, this will cause the fan to run. But my money is on a broken speed controller.

There is an explanation of the whole sordid story over on the Citroen C3 Owners site.

https://citroenc3owners.com/tips-for-an ... t4097.html

Thank you for the reply!

Indeed I do have AC in my C2. I checked the voltage on the light purple wire and it is showing 12 volts.
So my best shot at fixing this issue would be to replace the cooling fan?

Regards
TomMar

[ozvtr]

So my best shot at fixing this issue would be to replace the cooling fan?

Unfortunately, it looks like yes.
A small consolation is that the fan is typically only used for the air conditioning. I live in Australia and even in the middle of summer where the temperatures average 35'C the cooling fan rarely comes on. The 1.4 engine uses the same radiator as the 1.6 and so has very good cooling. In fact, if you check out some of the forums, the 1.4 (TU3JP engine, C2,C3,Berlingo) owners complain that their fans are broken because the fans don't run! When it's just that the cooling is very efficient.
The entire fan and shroud is available as a replacement part. It includes the wiring loom and relay in the shroud. Be careful of the black power connector, I think this might vary from model to model.

[ozvtr]

P.S.

While the fan speed controller is reporting an error, or the 3 pin plug is disconnected, the air conditioning compressor will not engage.

[TomMar]

So my best shot at fixing this issue would be to replace the cooling fan?

Unfortunately, it looks like yes.
A small consolation is that the fan is typically only used for the air conditioning. I live in Australia and even in the middle of summer where the temperatures average 35'C the cooling fan rarely comes on. The 1.4 engine uses the same radiator as the 1.6 and so has very good cooling. In fact, if you check out some of the forums, the 1.4 (TU3JP engine, C2,C3,Berlingo) owners complain that their fans are broken because the fans don't run! When it's just that the cooling is very efficient.
The entire fan and shroud is available as a replacement part. It includes the wiring loom and relay in the shroud. Be careful of the black power connector, I think this might vary from model to model.

Just got a new cooling fan installed and that was indeed the problem. I installed an aftermarket fan that cost me 60€.
Thank you so much for your help, your knowledge saved me 200€ since my local Citroen dealer would've charged me 250€ for the fan+install

Regards
TomMar