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Inspection Procedure 3

Inspection Procedure 3: Radiator Fan and Condenser Fan do not Operate [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo, 2.4L ENGINE]














CIRCUIT OPERATION
^ The engine control module (ECM) transmits the rotation signals of radiator fan and condenser fan, based on the engine coolant temperature signal from the engine coolant temperature sensor, the vehicle speed signal from the vehicle speed sensor [M/T] or the secondary pulley speed sensor signal from the transaxle control module (TCM) [CVT], and the A/C switch signal from the A/C-ECU using the CAN bus line.
^ The rotation signals of radiator fan and condenser fan, using the CAN bus line from ECM, turn ON/OFF of the radiator fan relay, condenser fan relay, and fan control relay via ETACS-ECU, to control the radiator fan and condenser fan rotation.

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
^ When the radiator fan and condenser fan do not operate, the wiring harness/connector, fan motor, relay, and ETACS-ECU may have a failure.
^ The radiator fan and condenser fan do not operate also when the CAN bus line, MFI system, or ETACS system have a failure.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
^ Malfunction of CAN bus system.
^ Damaged wiring harness or connector.
^ Malfunction of the MFI system.
^ Malfunction of CVT system [CVT.]
^ Malfunction of the A/C system.
^ Malfunction of ETACS system.
^ Malfunction of fusible link number 28.
^ Malfunction of fusible link number 29.
^ Malfunction of radiator fan relay.
^ Malfunction of condenser fan relay.
^ Malfunction of fan control relay.
^ Malfunction of radiator fan motor.
^ Malfunction of condenser fan motor.
^ Malfunction of ETACS-ECU.
^ Malfunction of ECM.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Required Special Tools:
^ MB991958 Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
^ MB991824: V.C.I.
^ MB991827 M.U.T.-III USB Cable
^ MB991910 M.U.T.-III Main Harness A
^ MB991223: Harness Set
^ MB992006: Extra Fine Probe

CAUTION:
If there is any problem in the CAN bus lines, an incorrect diagnostic trouble code (DTC) may be set. Prior to this diagnosis, diagnose the CAN bus lines (Refer to Trouble code diagnosis Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line.
Use scan tool to diagnose the CAN bus line (Refer to Explanation About The Scan Tool Can Bus Diagnostics Testing and Inspection )
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?
YES: Go to Step 2.
NO: Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to Diagnosis - Can Bus Diagnostic Table CAN Bus Diagnostics Table ) Then go to Step 23.

STEP 2. Using scan tool MB991958, check the MFI system actuator test.
Using scan tool to check the MFI system actuator test (Refer to MFI Diagnosis - Diagnostic Function Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo] [2.4L ENGINE.]
^ Item 14: Cooling fan
Refer to MFI Diagnosis - Actuator Test Reference Table Actuator Test Reference Table [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo] [2.4L ENGINE.]
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 22.
NO: Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Using scan tool MB991958, read the MFI system DTC.
Using scan tool to read the MFI system DTC (Refer to MFI Diagnosis - Diagnostic Function Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo] [2.4L ENGINE.]
Q: Is any DTC set?
YES: Repair the MFI system (Refer to MFI Diagnosis - Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions Then go to Step 23.
NO: Go to Step 5 [M/T.]
NO: Go to Step 4 [CVT.]

STEP 4. Using scan tool MB991958, read the CVT system DTC [CVT.]
Using scan tool to read the CVT system DTC (Refer to Diagnosis - Diagnostic Function Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions.)
Q: Is any DTC set?
YES: Repair the CVT system (Refer to Diagnosis - Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions) Then go to Step 23.
NO: Go to Step 5.

STEP 5. Using scan tool MB991958, read the A/C system DTC.
Using scan tool to read the A/C system DTC (Refer to Manual A/C Diagnosis - Diagnostic Function Manual A/C Diagnosis ) [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo] or (Refer to Auto A/C Diagnosis - Diagnostic Function Automatic A/C Diagnosis) [2.4L ENGINE.]
Q: Is any DTC set?
YES: Repair the A/C system (Refer to Manual A/C Diagnosis - Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions) [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo] or [2.4L ENGINE.] Then go to Step 23.
NO: Go to Step 6.

STEP 6. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS system DTC.
Using scan tool to read the ETACS system DTC (Refer to ETACS Troubleshooting - Diagnostic Function Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
Q: Is any DTC set?
YES: Repair the ETACS system (Refer to ETACS Troubleshooting - Diagnosis Code Chart Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions.) Then go to Step 23.
NO: Go to Step 7.

STEP 7. Measure the terminal voltage at ETACS-ECU connector C-312.
1. Disconnect the ETACS-ECU connector C-312, and measure at front wiring harness connector side.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Measure the terminal voltage between ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 2 and body ground, between ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 8 and body ground, and between ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 9 and body ground.
OK: Battery positive voltage
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 13.
NO: Go to Step 8.

STEP 8. Check the condenser fan relay connector A-23X, radiator fan relay connector A-26X, fan control relay connector A-28X, and ETACS-ECU connector C-312, for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is the connector and terminal in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 9.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged connector. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 9. Check the harness wire between fusible link number 28 and condenser fan relay connector A-23X terminal number 1, between fusible link number 28 and fan control relay connector A-28X terminal number 1, and between fusible link number 29 and radiator fan relay connector A-26X terminal number 3, for damage.
^ Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.
Q: Is the harness wires in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 10.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 10. Check the harness wire between condenser fan relay connector A-23X terminal number 2 and ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 8, between radiator fan relay connector A-26X terminal number 1 and ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 2, and between fan control relay connector A-28X terminal number 3 and ETACS-ECU connector C-312 terminal number 9, for damage.
^ Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.
Q: Is the harness wires in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 11.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 11. Check the radiator fan relay, condenser fan relay, and fan control relay.
Refer to Testing and Inspection.
Q: Is the relay in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 12.
NO: Replace the damaged relay. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 12. Check the fusible link number 28 and fusible link number 29.
Q: Is the fusible link in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 20.
NO: Replace the damaged fusible link. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 13. Check the condenser fan relay connector A-23X, radiator fan relay connector A-26X, fan control relay connector A-28X, radiator fan motor connector A-35, and condenser fan motor connector A-40, for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector.
Q: Is the connector and terminal in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 14.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged connector. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 14. Check the harness wire between fusible link number 28 and condenser fan relay connector A-23X terminal number 4, and between fusible link number 29 and radiator fan relay connector A-26X terminal number 4, for damage.
^ Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.
Q: Is the harness wires in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 15.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 15. Check the harness wire between condenser fan relay connector A-23X terminal number 3 and condenser fan motor connector A-40 terminal number 1, and between radiator fan relay connector A-26X terminal number 2 and radiator fan motor connector A-35 terminal number 1, for damage.
^ Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.
Q: Is the harness wires in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 16.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 16. Check the harness wire between radiator fan motor connector A-35 terminal number 2 and fan control relay connector A-28X terminal number 5, and between condenser fan motor connector A-40 terminal number 2 and body ground, for damage.
^ Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.
Q: Is the harness wires in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 17.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 17. Check the harness wire between fan control relay connector A-28X terminal number 2 and condenser fan motor connector A-40 terminal number 1, and between fan control relay connector A-28X terminal number 4 and body ground, for damage.
^ Check harness wire for open/short circuit and damage.
Q: Is the harness wires in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 18.
NO: Repair or replace the damaged harness wire. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 18. Check the radiator fan relay, condenser fan relay, and fan control relay.
Refer to Testing and Inspection.
Q: Is the relay in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 19.
NO: Replace the damaged relay. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 19. Check the radiator fan motor and condenser fan motor.
Refer to Testing and Inspection.
Q: Is the fan motor in good condition?
YES: Go to Step 20.
NO: Replace the damaged fan motor. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 20. Using scan tool MB991958, read the ETACS system DTC.
Using scan tool to read the ETACS system DTC (Refer to ETACS Troubleshooting - Diagnostic Function. Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
Q: Is any DTC set?
YES: Replace the ETACS-ECU (Refer to ETACS - ETACS-ECU. Diagnostic Trouble Code Descriptions) Then go to Step 23.
NO: Go to Step 21.

STEP 21. Using scan tool MB991958, check the MFI system actuator test.
Using scan tool to check the MFI system actuator test (Refer to MFI Diagnosis - Diagnostic Function Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo] [2.4L ENGINE.]
^ Item 14: Cooling fan
(Refer to MFI Diagnosis - Actuator Test Reference Table Actuator Test Reference Table) [2.0L ENGINE Non-turbo] [2.4L ENGINE.]
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: Go to Step 22.
NO: Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, register the encrypted code. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 22. Check the symptoms.
Q: Does the radiator fan and condenser fan operate normal?
YES: An intermittent malfunction is suspected.
NO: Replace the ECM. When the ECM is replaced, register the encrypted code. Then go to Step 23.

STEP 23. Check the symptoms.
Q: Does the radiator fan and condenser fan operate normal?
YES: The procedure is complete.
NO: Return to Step 1.
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