Fan Motor Test

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Disconnect the 2P connectors from the radiator fan motor (A) and the A/C condenser fan motor (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Fan Motor And A/C Condenser Fan Motor
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Test each motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and ground to terminal No. 1.
If either motor fails to run or does not run smoothly, replace it (see RADIATOR AND FAN REPLACEMENT ).