Fan Motor Test

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Fan Motor Test
  1. Remove the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. 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
    G08069221Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test each motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 2 and ground to terminal No. 1.
  4. If either motor fails to run or does not run smoothly, replace it (see FAN, FAN MOTOR, AND SHROUD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONΒ  ).
  5. Install the engine compartment covers (see ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER REPLACEMENT ).
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