Campaign - Engine Cooling Fan Wire Harness Modification
# 08279: Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles - Voltage Surge(s) - Install Wire Harness(Oct 14, 2008)
Subject:
08279 -- Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles -- Voltage Surge(s) - Install Wire Harness - Expires with Base Warranty
Models:
2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu
2009 Pontiac G6
2009 Saturn AURA
Equipped with a 2.4L Engine (RPO LE5) and Automatic Transmission (RPO
MH8)
THIS SERVICE UPDATE INCLUDES VEHICLES IN DEALER/RETAILER INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER VEHICLES THAT RETURN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ANY REASON. IT WILL EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLE'S NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD.
Purpose
This bulletin provides a service procedure to install two jumper-harnesses with diodes on certain 2008-2009 model year Chevrolet Malibu, and 2009 model year Pontiac G6 and Saturn AURA vehicles equipped with a 2.4L engine (RPO LE5) and automatic transmission (RPO MH8). On some of these vehicles, transient voltage surges from the engine cooling fans may be transmitted through the engine wiring harness. This could result in the illumination of the check engine light, erratic operation of the IP cluster, harsh/no transmission shifts, and/or a no-start condition.
This service update is issued to prevent the transient voltage surge(s) into the engine wiring harness. This service procedure should be completed as soon as possible on involved vehicles currently in dealer/retailer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the dealer/retailer for any type of service during the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage period.
Vehicles Involved
A list of involved vehicles currently in dealer/retailer inventory is available on the "Service Update Bulletin Information" link under the "Service" tab in DealerWorld (GM and Saturn US) or attached to the Dealer Communication (Canada) used to release this bulletin. Customer vehicles that return for service, for any reason, and are still covered under the vehicle's base warranty, and are within the VIN breakpoints shown above, should be checked for vehicle eligibility in the appropriate system listed.
Important:
Dealers/retailers are to confirm vehicle eligibility prior to beginning repairs by using the system(s) below. Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.'
- GM dealers and Canadian Saturn retailers should use GMVIS.
- Saturn US retailers should use the 'Investigate Vehicle History' link on the Global Warranty Management application within DealerWorld.
Parts Information
GM, Saturn Canada Only: Parts required to complete this service update are to be obtained from General Motors Service and Parts Operations (GMSPO). Please refer to your "involved vehicles listing" before ordering parts. Normal orders should be placed on a DRO = Daily Replenishment Order. In an emergency situation, parts should be ordered on a CSO = Customer Special Order.
Saturn US Only: A pre-shipment of the required parts to perform this service update has been sent to involved Saturn US retailers from Saturn Service Parts Operations (SSPO).
Service Procedure
1. Open the hood of the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in SI.
3. Disconnect the left cooling fan electrical connector. Remove the wiring harness clip from the fan shroud. Connect the engine cooling fan jumper harness to the fan connection. Secure the jumper harness to the fan shroud (location 2) using the clip. Secure the existing wiring harness clip to the fan shroud upper hole (location 1).
4. Disconnect the right cooling fan electrical connector. Remove the wiring harness clip from the fan shroud. Connect the engine cooling fan jumper harness to the fan connection. Secure the jumper harness to the fan shroud (location 1) using the clip. Install a tie strap through the retainer as shown, and install the retainer into the existing hole in the frame (location 2). Secure the harness to the retainer using the tie strap.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Close the vehicle hood.
Claim Information - GM and Saturn Canada Only
Claim Information -- US Saturn
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