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FORD
Some 2016-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F650-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the engine cooling fan stays on at all times or is inoperative. Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0480, P0494, P0495, P0529, P0691, P0692, P0693 and/or P0694 may be stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To ad…
CHEVROLET
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the step to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have an engine cooling fan that is inoperative with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0480 of P0691. Dealer will need to inspect forward lamp harness water intrusion and replace the damaged harness and c…
CHEVROLET
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN WITH THE STEP TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR VEHICLE THAT MAY HAVE AN ENGINE COOLING FAN THAT IS INOPERATIVE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0480 OF P0691. DEALER WILL NEED TO INSPECT FORWARD LAMP HARNESS WATER INTRUSION AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED HARNESS AND C…
CHEVROLET
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the step to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have an engine cooling fan that is inoperative with Diagnostic Trouble Code P0480 of P0691. Dealer will need to inspect forward lamp harness water intrusion and replace the damaged harness and c…
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26A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.
| Make | Model | Model year |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac | ATS ↗ | 2013 |
| Chevrolet | CAMARO ↗ | 2016 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2019 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2018 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2017 |
| Ford | F-250 SD ↗ | 2016 |
| Ford | F-350 SD ↗ | 2019 |
| Ford | F-350 SD ↗ | 2018 |
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A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.