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Old 05-03-2022, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dieselbenz1 View Post
The porcupine or resistor is a power transistor which is terminated at the firewall by a 3 prong plug. The 3 wires are powered, ground and control voltage. The control voltage 1 to 5 volts controls the fan speed. That's where I'd start diagnostics. On a side note check your auxillary water pump and see how much current it uses or if it even works. High current > 1 Amp will cause your CCU to do funny things.

Thanks for the suggestions.



Is the plug for the resistor accessible to check voltages without removing windshield wiper system and the blower?

And regarding the auxiliary electric water pump, I did not know the car had one! I have a multi-meter so I should be able to check it's amperage draw. Could you tell me where approximately it is in the engine compartment? Perhaps front of the engine or near the radiator? Thanks.
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