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Test Description

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

  1. 2. 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. 3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the cooling fan 1 relay. The cool fan 1 fuse supplies power to the coil side of the cooling fan 1 relay.
  3. 4. Verifies that the PCM is providing ground to the cooling fan 1 relay.
  4. 5. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the cooling fan 1 relay.
Fig 1: DTC P0480
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