ENGINE FAN CLUTCH SUPPLY CIRCUIT

CUMMINS

FAULT CODE: 245

PID: S033
SPN: 647
FMI: 4

Engine Fan Clutch Supply Circuit

DESCRIPTION
The fan clutch solenoid is a device used by the ECM to control the
engine fan by sending a signal to open or close the fan clutch
solenoid.
- Fan clutch solenoid could be malfunctioning due to a failed engine
harness or a bad ground on the fan clutch connector.
- Use diagnostic tool to make sure that on/off fan feature is enabled
and the right ON voltage is chosen.
COMPONENT LOCATION
Refer to an original equipment manufacturers (OEM) diagram for
the location of the fan clutch solenoid.

TROUBLESHOOTING STEPS
Step 1A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the fan clutch or fan clutch relay.
Check the fan clutch for:
• Damaged pins
• Open or short circuits
• Excessive current draw (power fan clutch directly from battery)
• Perform this test in accordance with the OEM instructions

Fan clutch within specifications?

Yes - Go to 2A No - Repair or replace the fan clutch

Go to 4A

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Step 2A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the engine harness from the ECM. Disconnect the engine
harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Inspect the engine harness and the ECM connectors for:
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Corroded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged seals

No damaged pins?

Yes - Go to 2B No - Repair or replace the engine harness, or ECM,

whichever has the damaged pins
Go to 4A

Step 2B) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the engine harness from the ECM. Disconnect the engine
harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Check for an open circuit. Measure the resistance from
pin 31 of the engine harness connector to pin N of the 23-pin OEM harness connector.

Less than 10 ohms?

Yes - Go to 2C No - Replace the engine harness

Go to 4A

Step 2C) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the engine harness from the ECM. Disconnect the engine
harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Check for a short circuit to ground. Measure the
resistance from pin 31 in the engine harness to engine block ground.

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 More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 2D No - Replace the engine harness

Go to 4A

Step 2D) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the engine harness from the ECM. Disconnect the engine
harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Check for a short circuit between pins. Measure the
resistance from pin 31 to all other pins in the connector.

More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 3A No - Replace the engine harness

Go to 4A

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Step 3A) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the fan clutch relay. Disconnect the
engine harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Inspect the OEM harness and 23-pin connector
for:
• Bent or broken pins
• Pushed back or expanded pins
• Corroded pins
• Moisture in or on the connector
• Missing or damaged seals

No damaged pins?

Yes - Go to 3B No - Repair or replace the OEM harness or fan

clutch relay, whichever has damaged pins
Go to 4A

Step 3B) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the fan clutch solenoid or relay.
Disconnect the engine harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Check for an open circuit. Measure
the resistance from pin N of the 23-pin OEM harness connector to the fan clutch solenoid or relay.

Less than 10 ohms?

Yes - Go to 3C No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A

Step 3C) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the fan clutch solenoid or relay.
Disconnect the engine harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Check for a short circuit to ground
in the OEM harness. Measure resistance from pin N of the 23-pin OEM harness connector to ground.

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 More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 3D No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A

Step 3D) Turn key switch OFF and disconnect the OEM harness from the fan clutch solenoid or relay.
Disconnect the engine harness from the 23-pin OEM harness connector. Check for a short circuit from pin to
pin in the OEM harness. Measure resistance from pin N of the 23-pin OEM harness connector to all other
pins in the 23-pin connector.

More than 100k ohms?

Yes - Go to 4A No - Replace the OEM harness

Go to 4A

Step 4A) Connect all components and turn key switch ON. Disable the fault code. Start the engine, and let
idle for 1 minute using the diagnostic tool to verify Fault Code 245 is inactive.

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 Fault Code 245 inactive?

Yes - Go to 4B No - Return to the troubleshooting steps or contact

local Cummins Authorized Repair Location if all
steps have been completed and checked again
Go to 1A

Step 4B) Connect all components and turn key switch ON. Clear the inactive fault codes using the
diagnostic tool.
All fault codes cleared?

Yes - Repair is complete No - Troubleshoot any remaining active fault codes

with appropriate troubleshooting steps.

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