Cooling Fan Motor Check

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Disconnect the fan motor connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor Connector & Condenser Fan Motor Connector
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Check that the fan motor runs when a positive battery terminal is connected to the fan motor-side connector terminal No. 1, and terminal No. 2 is grounded. Also check to see that there is no abnormal sound emitted from the fan motor at this time.
If the fan motor is defective, replace it (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).

Fig 2: Connecting Condenser Fan Motor Connector Terminal To Battery
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Fig 3: Connecting Radiator Fan Motor Connector Terminal To Battery
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