Chrysler Repair: Rad Fan relay control circuit-code, radiator fan, solid state relay


Question
The check engine light came on in my wife's 2000 chrysler town & country mini van 3.8L, had it checked out it gave a code 1491 on an acutron code reader Rad fan relay control circuit. I purchased the only fan relay they sold, now I cant find the location to replace it, I followed the wires from the rad fans but with no luck. please help

Answer
RADIATOR FAN RELAY
The radiator fan relay is located below the left front headlamp module Radiator Fan Relay The headlamp module must be removed to access the relay.

REMOVAL
Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the left side headlamp bulb from the headlamp housing. Refer to LAMPS - Headlamp Bulb Removal and Installation.
Remove the left headlamp module. Refer to LAMPS - Headlamp Module Removal and Installation.
Remove the cover over the relay.
Disconnect the relay connector Radiator Fan Relay
Carefully drill out the two retaining rivets.
Remove relay from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The relay mounting location is designed to dissipate heat. Ensure the relay is properly attached to prevent relay "thermal" shutdown and relay damage, resulting in possible engine overheating.

For installation, reverse the above procedure using new rivets included with the solid state relay.