COOLING FAN SYSTEM ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION


  1. INSPECT COOLING FAN SYSTEM


    1. Put the vehicle in the following state:


      1. The ignition switch is off.

      2. The coolant temperature is less than 76°C (169°F).

      3. The battery voltage is between 11 and 14 V.

      4. The A/C switch is off.

    2. Connect the 400 A probe of the ammeter to the M+ terminal of the cooling fans motor.

    3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine off) and wait for approximately 10 seconds. Check that the fans stops.

    4. Start the engine. Check that the fans stops with the engine idling.

      Tech Tips

      Make sure that the radiator coolant temperature is less than 76°C (169°F) and the A/C switch is off.

    5. Check that the fans operates when the A/C switch is turned on (The temperature is set to MAX COOL and the magnet clutch is operating).

      Tech Tips

      The coolant temperature is less than 76°C (169°F).

      Standard
      Fan motor No.1
      4 to 23 A
      Fan motor No.2
      4 to 23 A (w/ air conditioning)

    6. Check that the fan operates when the coolant sensor connector is disconnected.

      Standard
      Fan motor No.1
      8 to 23 A
      Fan motor No.2
      8 to 23 A (w/ air conditioning)
    7. A01BEDHE01

      After the engine has warmed up, the fan operates as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      The coolant temperature at which the fans starts operating is approximately 79°C (174°F).

      Tech Tips


      • This system can also be checked using the intelligent tester.

      • Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine / Date List/ Initial Engine Coolant Temp.

  2. INSPECT COOLING FAN ECU


    1. A01BDQKE01

      Check the input voltage.


      1. Disconnect the cooling fan ECU No.1 (No.2) connector.

      2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Measure the voltage at the +B (+B2) terminal of the disconnected harness side connector.

        Standard
        9 to 14 V

      3. If the terminal voltage is not within the specification, inspect the power source system (fusible link, fuse, wire harness, relay).

    2. Inspect the cooling fan motor.

    3. Inspect the wire harness.


      1. Disconnect the ECM and cooling fan ECU connectors.

      2. Check continuity and the insulation condition between the terminal RFC (RFC2) of the ECM and terminal SI (SI2) cooling fan ECU.

        Tech Tips

        If the fan does not operate, there may be a short circuit. If the fan remains operating, there may be an open circuit.

      3. Inspect the ECM power source circuit and ground circuit.

    4. A01BHI2E02

      Inspect the input signal and output current.

      Note

      Be sure to perform the inspection with the radiator coolant temperature less than 76°C (169°F).


      1. Connect the 400 A probe of the ammeter to the M+ terminal of the cooling fan motor.

      2. Set the intelligent tester to the oscilloscope function.

      3. Using the intelligent tester, check waveform between terminals RFC (RFC2) and E1 of the ECM.

        Standard
        Condition Input signal Output current

        Engine stopped

        IG switch ON

        Wave form 1

        (Duty ratio 0 %)

        		 (Fan stops)

        Engine idling

        A/C OFF

        Waveform 1

        (0 %)

        		 (Fan stops)

        Engine idling

        A/C ON

        Waveform 2

        (40 to 70 %)

        4 to 23 A

        (Fan operates)
        Engine idling and ECT sensor connector disconnected

        Waveform 3

        (70 %)

        8 to 24 A

        (Fan operates)

        Tech Tips


        • If the input signal is abnormal, there is a malfunction in the ECM or cooling fan ECU.

        • If the output current is abnormal, there is a malfunction in the cooling fan ECU or motor.