Test B, Cooling Fan A/C Open Test

1991 Pontiac Firebird Formula, 5.0 F, Standard, M39SECTION Test B, Cooling Fan A/C Open Test
  1. Disconnect A/C-heater switch control connector. Install fused jumper between Dark Green wire at connector and ground. Turn ignition on. If cooling fan operates, proceed to next step. If cooling fan did not operate, check Dark Green/White and Dark Green wire from A/C-heater switch to cooling fan relay for open circuit.
  2. Install fused jumper wire between Dark Green and Black wires of A/C-heater switch control connector. If cooling fan operates, replace A/C-heater switch control. If cooling fan did not operate, check for open circuit in Black wire from A/C-heater switch control to cooling fan.
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