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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1997CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN CARGO, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 46 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM/COMPONENT TESTS - 7.4L)MISCELLANEOUS ECM/PCM/VCM CONTROLSCOOLING FAN (C-12)COOLING FAN MOTOR
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 F
Cooling Fan Motor
1997 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Cargo, 6.5 FSECTION Cooling Fan Motor
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Disconnect cooling fan motor harness connector. Apply battery voltage to one of the fan motor terminals and jumper the other terminal to ground. Fan motor should activate. If fan motor does not activate, replace faulty fan motor.
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For a more specific system testing, refer to the following C-10 or C-12 diagnostic charts. If any chart other than a C-10 or C-12 chart is referenced, see appropriate TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.