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P1641 Buick Code - Cooling Fan Relay 1 Control Circuit

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1641 Buick?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Cooling Fan Relay
  • Cooling Fan Relay harness is open or shorted
  • Cooling Fan Relay circuit poor electrical component
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How to Fix the DTC P1641 Buick?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1641 Buick code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
  • Cooling Fan not working

Code P1641 Buick Description

Ignition voltage is supplied to the Cooling Fan relay coil. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) controls the relay by grounding the control circuit via an internal switch called a driver. The primary function of the driver is to supply the ground for the component being controlled. Each driver has a fault line which is monitored by the PCM. When the PCM is commanding a component ON, the voltage of the control circuit should be low (near 0 volts). When the PCM is commanding the control circuit to a component OFF, the voltage potential of the circuit should be high (near battery voltage). If the fault detection circuit senses a voltage other than what is expected, the fault line status will change causing the code to set.
The relay is used to control the high current flow to the cooling fan motors. This allows the PCM driver to only have to handle the relatively low current used by the relay.

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P1641 Buick Code - Cooling Fan Relay 1 Control Circuit

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