582 Fan circuit open

Make
Ford (1981-1995)
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls
Severity
Check Engine Light
Applies to
1981-1995 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury EEC-IV vehicles

How to read it

Code 582 reads as 5 flashes, pause, 8 flashes, pause, 2 flashes on the check-engine light. Jumper the self-test input to signal return at the test connector, then run the key on engine off self test and the running self test, counting the check-engine flashes each time.

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What does Ford code 582 mean?

582. Fan circuit open. This code sets when your vehicle computer detects fan circuit open.

Common causes of 582

How to fix 582

  1. Confirm the code and check whether the cooling fan runs
  2. Inspect the fan circuit and relay connectors
  3. Test the fan and relay circuits for power and ground
  4. Repair wiring, a fuse or a ground before replacing parts
  5. Replace the fan or relay only after the circuit test fails