1998 Holden Commodore (VT) — Repair Solution

3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol · Radiator Fan Issue · Cooling Systems

Holden Commodore (VT) Radiator Fan Issue Cooling Systems Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Holden
Model: Commodore (VT)
Year: 1998
Engine: 3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol
Area: Cooling Systems
Category: Radiator Fan Issue

Customer Complaint

Overheating. No engine fan operation.
Owner replaced Relay and now nothing works.

Problem Summary

Identifying and understanding how the engine fans operate and where the dangers lie that could cost someone big time if incorrect part or procedures carried out.

The relay that was replaced was a conventional type change over instead of the Euro/Hella/GMH type.
The difference is where the 30 and 86 pins are located and that is where it gets dangerous.

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Quick Facts

CodeHOLVT98885
Vehicle1998 Holden Commodore (VT)
Engine3.8L LN3 (L36) 6cyl 12v OHV MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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