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Test Description

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The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. Listen for an audible click when the cooling fan 1 relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
  2. Listen for an audible click when the cooling fan 2 and cooling fan 3 relays operate. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
  3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the cooling fan 1 relay. The COOL FAN #1 fuse supplies battery positive voltage to the coil side of the cooling fan 1 relay.
Fig 1: Diagnostic System Check - DTC P0480 Or P0481 (Steps 1-11)
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Fig 2: Diagnostic System Check - DTC P0480 Or P0481 (Steps 12-21)
G01500913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.