Cooling - Inoperative Engine Fan Due to Damaged Terminal
Number 85-8-20 Date 10/85Subject: INOPERATIVE COOLING FAN DUE
TO DAMAGED TERMINAL
1985 6000 WITH 2.5L L4 ENGINE VIN CODE (R) 1985 SUNBIRD WITH 1.8L L4 ENGINE VIN CODE (O)
Cooling Fan Relay Connector GM Part Number 12010015.:
Terminal Part Number 8905086.:
Some of the above vehicles may experience an inoperative or an intermittent operating cooling fan.
This condition maybe caused by a damaged (bent or deformed) terminal on the red #2 circuit wire in the cooling fan relay connector. This red #2 circuit wire is located in either cavity D or E of the connector, depending on the make of vehicle and the harness and relay that is used.
To repair this condition the following procedure should be followed:
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect cooling fan relay.
3. Remove the red #2 circuit wire terminal from cavity D or E of the connector. Inspect the terminal for damage in the area shown on the illustration.
4. If terminal is not damaged, insert terminal back into the connector and reconnect the relay.
5. If terminal is damaged in the area shown, remove and replace with a new terminal, making sure to crimp and solder for a good connection.
6. Insert terminal back into connector and reconnect the relay.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
NOTE: If the cooling fan is still inoperative after this procedure is performed, follow Service Manual Diagnostics for analysis of total cooling fan system.
The breakpoint for VIN's for vehicles already re-worked at the assembly plants are as follows:
Lordstown: Pontiac F7594797
Oshawa # 1: Pontiac F9739378
Tarrytown: Pontiac FT225130