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Fan Controls Acura TL III

Cooling Fan 5 illustrations ~296 words

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Scheme 1: Component Location Index
Scheme 1: Component Location Index

Symptom Troubleshooting Index

SymptomDiagnostic Procedure
Engine overheatsInspect the water pump (see WATER PUMP INSPECTION ). Check the thermostat (see THERMOSTAT TEST ). Check for any engine coolant leakage (from gaskets, hoses, O-rings, etc.). Check for dirt, leaves, or insects on the radiator and A/C condenser. Check for a damaged or deformed fan shroud. Check for plugged or deteriorated radiator hoses. Check the radiator cap (see RADIATOR CAP TEST ). Inspect the fan motors (see FAN MOTOR TEST ) or fan relays (see POWER RELAY TEST ). Check for plugged heater core or hoses. Check the coolant level. Check for deteriorated coolant. Check for a damaged cylinder head gasket.
The radiator fan runs at low speed, but it does not run at high speed when the engine coolant temperature is above 206°F (97°C)Radiator fan high speed circuit troubleshooting (see RADIATOR FAN HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
With the A/C off and the engine coolant temperature at 206°F (97°C) or below, the A/C condenser fan runs at high speed and the radiator fan does not run. When the engine coolant temperature is above 206°F (97°C), both fans run at high speedRemove the fan control relay, and test it. If the relay is faulty, replace it. If the relay is OK, repair a short in the wire between fan control relay 5P socket terminal No. 1 and A/C condenser fan motor 2P connector terminal No. 1.
The radiator fan and the A/C condenser fan run at high speed with the ignition switch ON (II), the A/C off, and the engine coolant temperature below 204°F (95°C)Check for a short in the wire between radiator fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 4 and ECM/PCM connector terminal A7 (2004-2005 models) or B10 (2006 model).
Both the radiator fan and the A/C condenser fan run at low speed with the ignition switch ON (II) and the A/C offCheck for a short in the wire between A/C condenser fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 4 and ECM/PCM connector terminal A6 (2004-2005 models) or E6 (2006 model).
Both the radiator fan and the A/C condenser fan do not run at low speed with the A/C onRadiator and A/C condenser fans low speed circuit troubleshooting (see RADIATOR AND A/C CONDENSER FAN LOW SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
The A/C condenser fan does not run at all. The radiator fan does not run at low speed, but it runs at high speedThe A/C condenser fans high speed circuit troubleshooting (see A/C CONDENSER FAN HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Both the radiator fan and the A/C condenser fan do not run at high speed when the engine coolant temperature is above 206°F (97°C)Check for an open in the wire between radiator fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 4 and ECM/PCM connector terminal A7 (2004-2005 models) or B10 (2006 model).

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

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Scheme 2: Circuit Diagram
Scheme 2: Circuit Diagram

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Scheme 3: Radiator Fan High Speed Circuit Troubleshooting
Scheme 3: Radiator Fan High Speed Circuit Troubleshooting

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  1. Check the No. 11 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and the No. 23 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box. Are the fuses OK? YES - Go to step 2. NO - Replace the fuse(s) and recheck.
  2. Remove the radiator fan relay from the under-hood relay box and test it (see «POWER RELAY TEST»(/acura/tl/iii-2003-2006/remont/body-electrical/#relays__power-relay-test) ). Is the relay OK? YES - Go to step 3. NO - Replace the radiator fan relay.
  3. Measure the voltage between radiator fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 2 and body ground. Is there battery voltage? YES - Go to step 4. NO - Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.
  4. Connect radiator fan relay 4P socket terminals No. 1 and No. 2 with a jumper wire. Does the radiator fan run at high speed? YES - Go to step 5. NO - Repair an open in the wire between radiator fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 1 and radiator fan motor 2P connector terminal No. 2.
  5. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  6. Measure voltage between radiator fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 3 and body ground. Is there battery voltage? YES - Repair an open in the wire between radiator fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 4 and the powertrain control module (PCM) (A7 (2004-2005 models) or B10 (2006 model)). NO - Repair an open in the wire between radiator fan relay 4P socket terminal No. 3 and the under-dash fuse/relay box.