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Service Wrench Telltale On with DTCs P0480/P0481 and/or 30A Cool Fan 1 Fuse Open

Subject:Service Wrench Telltale On with DTCs P0480/P0481 Set and/or 30A COOL FAN #1 Fuse Open (Repair Chafed Engine Cooling Fan Wire)

Models:2000 Saturn L-Series



Condition

Some customers may comment of any of the following conditions:

    • Service Wrench telltale is On.
    • Engine Coolant Temperature telltale is On
    • Coolant Temperature gauge needle is in the red zone.
    • 30A COOL FAN #1 fuse located in under hood fuse block (UHFB) is open

Cause

Puller fan (driver side) wiring harness, which contains three wires, may chafe on aluminum upper radiator mount.

Correction

Repair chafed engine cooling fan wire(s)

Parts Information

Wire Size (In millimeters) Wire Gage

.35 - .50 - .80 22 -20 --18

1.0 - 2.0 16 - 14

3.0 - 5.0 12 - 10

Packard P/N*

Special Tools P/N **

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12089189

(217670)

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12089190

(217671)

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12089191

(217672)

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* Order through Packard at 1-800-PACKARD (1-800-722-5273)

** Order through Saturn Special Tool Catalog. Included with Terminal Repair kit (SA9138z)

Claim Information

CLAIM INFORMATION:

To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:

Case Type

Description

Labor Operation Code

Time

VW

Wiring and/or Connector, Engine

N6269

0.3

VW

Cooling Fan - Repair

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0.1

Important: Because this is a "Straight Time'" labor operation in the Electronic Labor Time Guide, it will be necessary to submit the claim with 0.1 hrs. in Basetime and the remaining time in Other Hours. Remember, it will be necessary to use the "A" authorization code because time is entered in the hours field.