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ENGINE
Engine Cooling System - Service Information - HR-V

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

COOLANT REPLACEMENT
Replacement

1. Radiator Cap - Remove

 1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap.

2. Engine Undercover - Remove (With Engine Undercover)

3. Engine Coolant - Drain

1. Loosen the drain plug (A), and drain the coolant

2. After the coolant has drained, tighten the radiator drain plug
securely.

4. Cylinder Block Coolant - Drain

Fig. 1: Cylinder Block Coolant - Drain With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

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1. Remove the drain bolt (A)

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2. After the coolant has drained, reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer.

5. Engine Undercover - Install (With Engine Undercover)

6. Coolant Reservoir - Refill

1. Remove, drain and reinstall the coolant reservoir

2. Fill the coolant reservoir to the MAX mark with Honda Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

7. Engine Coolant - Refill

NOTE:

Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, and if necessary add Honda Extreme Cold
Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (concentrate). Using a non-Honda coolant can result in
corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or fail.
Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water.
Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a 100 % concentration coolant. Do not
add water to either coolant.
If the vehicle is regularly driven in very low temperatures (below -22 °F (-30 °C)), a 60 %
concentration of coolant should be used.

Add Amount of
Vehicle Honda Extreme Cold Then add Honda
Usage Current Coolant Weather Long Life
Operation
(Desired Mixture Drain Antifreeze/Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant
Mixture) Type 2 (100 % Type 2 (50/50)
concentrate)
Drain
Normal radiator,
50/5060
Area engine None
/40unknown
(50/50) block, and
Coolant reservoir Top off the cooling
Change Drain system
Very Cold 50/50unknown radiator, About 1.2 L (40 fl oz)
Area engine
(60/40) 60/40 block, and About 1.1 L (37 fl oz)
reservoir

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Add Amount of
Vehicle Honda Extreme Cold Then add Honda
Usage Current Coolant Weather Long Life
Operation
(Desired Mixture Drain Antifreeze/Coolant Antifreeze/Coolant
Mixture) Type 2 (100 % Type 2 (50/50)
concentrate)
Normal
Area - - None
Engine (50/50)
Overhaul Very Cold
Area - - About 1.2 L (40 fl oz)
(60/40)
Drain about
2.0 L(68 fl
50/50
oz) from
Very Cold radiator
Coolant
Area Drain About 1.2 L (40 fl oz)
Winterizing
(60/40) radiator,
unknown* engine
block, and
reservoir

*: When you want to winterize the coolant with the minimum amount of coolant change but the current
coolant concentration in the vehicle is unknown, you must drain all coolant from the cooling system.

Engine Coolant Refill Capacities (Including the coolant reservoir capacity of 0.50 L (0.132 US gal))
At Coolant Change
M/T: 5.24 L (1.384 US gal)
CVT: 5.25 L (1.387 US gal)
After Engine Overhaul
M/T: 5.89 L (1.556 US gal)
CVT: 5.98 L (1.580 US gal)

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8. Engine Coolant - Air Bleed

1. Loosely install the radiator cap

2. Start the engine, and let it run until it warms up (the radiator fan comes on at least twice).
 NOTE: Do not operate the air conditioning system

3. Turn off the engine. Check the level in the radiator, and add Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Type 2, if needed.

9. Engine Coolant Leak - Check

1. Put the radiator cap securely, then start the engine again, and check for leaks
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2. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.

10. [Link] Minder - Reset (With Maintenance Minder System)

1. If the Maintenance Minder required to replace the engine coolant, reset the Maintenance Minder
 with the gauge (see "Resetting the Maintenance Minder"). If the Maintenance Minder did not require
to replace the engine coolant, reset the Maintenance Minder with the HDS (see "Resetting

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Individual Maintenance Items").

HEATER OUTLET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal and Installation

1. Engine Coolant - Drain

2. Intake Air Duct - Remove
3. Heater Hose and Water Bypass Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the heater hose (A) and the water bypass hose
(B).

4. Heater Outlet - Remove

1. Remove the hose clamp bracket

2. Remove the heater outlet.

5. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

 NOTE: After installing all the removed parts, refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the
air from the cooling system.

RADIATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal and Installation

1. Engine Coolant - Drain

2. Engine Undercover - Remove (With Engine Undercover)
3. Lower Radiator Hose and Connector (ECT Sensor 2) - Disconnect

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1. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (A) and the connector

(B).

4. Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly and A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly - Remove
5. Upper Radiator Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A).

6. Coolant Reservoir Hose and Coolant Filler - Remove

1. Remove the coolant reservoir hose from the clamps (A)

2. Remove the coolant filler (B) with the coolant filler hose
(C).

7. Radiator - Remove

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1. Pull up the radiator

2. Remove the lower cushions (A) and ECT sensor 2

(B).

8. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
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When the radiator installed. Make sure the lower cushions are set securely.
After installing all the removed parts, refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the
air from the cooling system.

RADIATOR AND A/C CONDENSER FAN, MOTOR, AND SHROUD REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
Removal and Installation

1. 12 Volt Battery - Remove

2. Front Grille Cover - Remove
3. Air Intake Duct - Remove
4. Front Grille Center Stay - Remove
5. Hood Latch - Remove

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the hood opener cable.

Disconnect the connector at the same time.
6. Engine Undercover - Remove (With Engine Undercover)
7. Harness Clamp - Remove

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8. Coolant Reservoir - Remove

9. Connector (Radiator Fan Motor and A/C Condenser Fan Motor) - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the connectors (A)

2. Remove the harness clamps (B).

10. Radiator Upper Mount, A/C Condenser Upper Mount, and Coolant Filler mounting bolt - Remove

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11. A/C Condenser Fan Shroud Assembly - Remove

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12. Radiator Fan Shroud Assembly - Remove

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13. Fan Shroud - Disassemble

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14. All Removed Parts - Install

 1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

THERMOSTAT HOUSING REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal and Installation

1. Engine Coolant - Drain

2. Connector (A/F Sensor and Secondary HO2S Sensor) - Disconnect

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1. Disconnect the connectors (A)

2. Remove the connector clamps (B) and the harness clamps

(C).

3. Connector (Oil Pressure Switch) - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the connector (A)

2. Remove the harness holder clamp (B).

4. Thermostat - Remove
5. EGR Valve and EGR Pipe - Remove
6. Water Bypass Hose and Heater Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the water bypass hoses (A)

2. Disconnect the heater hose (B).

7. Thermostat Housing - Remove

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Fig. 2: Thermostat Housing With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

8. Connecting Pipe - Remove

1. Remove the connecting pipe as needed.

9. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
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If the connecting pipe is removed, install the connecting pipe.
After installing all the removed parts, refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the
air from the cooling system.

THERMOSTAT REMOVAL, INSTALLATION, AND TEST

Removal and Installation

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1. Engine Coolant - Drain

2. Thermostat - Remove

Fig. 3: Thermostat - Exploded View With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

1. Remove the harness bracket (A)

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2. Remove the thermostat.

3. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
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Make sure the pin up when installing the thermostat.
After installing all the removed parts, refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the
air from the cooling system.

Test

Replace the thermostat if it is stuck in the open position at room temperature.

1. Thermostat - Test

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To test a closed thermostat:

1. Suspend the thermostat (A) in a container of water. Do not let the thermostat
and the thermometer (B) touch the bottom of the hot container

2. Heat the water, then check the temperature with a thermometer. Check the
temperature when the thermostat first opens, and when it is fully open

3. Measure the lift height of the thermostat when it is fully open.

Lift Height: 8.0 mm (0.315 in) min.

Starts Opening: 176-183 °F (80-84 °C)
Fully Open: 203 °F (95 °C)

WATER OUTLET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal

1. Engine Coolant - Drain

2. Connector (CMP Sensor) - Disconnect
3. Connector (ECT Sensor 1) - Disconnect - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and Installation, or ECT
Sensor 2 Removal and Installation
4. Connector (EGR Valve) - Disconnect
5. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Disconnect

NOTE: Remove the positive cable clamp at the same time.

6. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Move

7. Breather Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the breather hose (A).

8. Harness Holder - Move

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1. Remove the harness clamp (A)

2. Remove the bracket (B)

3. Move the harness holder (C)

4. Remove the bracket (D).

9. Upper Radiator Hose and Water Bypass Hose - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the upper radiator hose (A) and the water bypass
hose (B).

10. [Link] Outlet - Remove

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11. [Link] Sensor 1 - Remove

1. Remove ECT sensor 1 - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and Installation, or ECT Sensor 2
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Removal and Installation as needed.

Installation

1. ECT Sensor 1 - Install

1. If ECT sensor 1 is removed, install the ECT sensor 1 - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and
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Installation, or ECT Sensor 2 Removal and Installation .

2. Water Outlet - Install

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Fig. 4: Water Outlet With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

1. Apply liquid gasket to the cylinder head mating surface of the water outlet.
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2. Install the water outlet.

3. Upper Radiator Hose and Water Bypass Hose - Connect

1. Connect the upper radiator hose (A) and the water bypass
hose (B).

4. Harness Holder - Install

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Fig. 5: Harness Holder With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

1. Install the bracket (A) and the harness holder (B)

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2. Install the bracket (C) and the harness clamp (D).

5. Breather Hose - Connect

1. Connect the breather hose (A).

6. Cylinder Head Cover Harness Holder - Install

7. Positive Cable and Connector (Alternator) - Connect

NOTE: Install the positive cable clamp at the same time.

8. Connector (EGR Valve) - Connect

9. Connector (ECT Sensor 1) - Connect - Refer to: ECT Sensor 1 Removal and Installation, or ECT
Sensor 2 Removal and Installation
10. [Link] (CMP Sensor) - Connect
11. [Link] Coolant - Refill/Air Bleed

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WATER PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal and Installation

1. Engine Coolant - Drain

2. Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner - Remove
3. Water Pump - Remove

Fig. 6: Water Pump With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

4. All Removed Parts - Install

1. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
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Inspect and clean the O-ring groove and the mating surface of the engine block.
After installing all the removed parts, refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the
air from the cooling system.

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ENGINE
Engine Cooling System - Testing & Troubleshooting - HR-V

INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT
WATER PUMP INSPECTION
Inspection

1. Water Pump Pulley Mounting Bolt - Loosen

1. Loosen the bolts (A).

2. Drive Belt - Remove

3. Water Pump Pulley - Remove

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4. Water Pump - Inspect

1. Turn the water pump flange counterclockwise, and check that it turns freely. If it does
not turn freely, replace the water pump .NOTE: When you check the water pump, you
may see a small amount of "weeping" from the bleed holes (A). This is normal.

5. Water Pump Pulley - Loosely Install

6. Drive Belt - Install

7. Water Pump Pulley Mounting Bolt - Tighten

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DESCRIPTION
COOLING FAN CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - OVERVIEW

Overview

Receiving various signals, such as coolant temperature signals and refrigerant compression signals, from
sensors, the PCM performs the fan control switching the fan speed (HI/LO) as needed. This control efficiently
operates the radiator fan and A/C condenser fan, and improves fuel efficiency by reducing electrical load.

Fan LO Control Operation

In fan LO control, the PCM switches the FAN LO terminal to the ON position, and that switches the radiator
fan relay to the ON position. Then, current flows from the 12 volt battery to the radiator fan relay, the radiator
fan motor, the fan control relay and the A/C condenser fan motor, to create a series connection through the
radiator fan motor and the A/C condenser fan motor. Using this series connection, the fan rotates at a lower
speed.

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Fan HI Control Operation

In fan HI control, the PCM powers the FAN LO terminal and FAN HI terminal. This switches the radiator fan
relay, the fan control relay, and the A/C condenser fan relay to the ON position. With the radiator fan relay and
the fan control relay in the ON position, current from the 12 volt battery flows through the radiator fan relay to
the radiator fan motor and then through the fan control relay to the ground. This rotates the radiator fan at a high
speed. In addition, with the A/C condenser fan relay and the fan control relay in the ON position, current from
the 12 volt battery flows through the A/C condenser fan relay to the A/C condenser fan motor to the ground.
This rotates the A/C condenser fan at a high speed.

COOLING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION - COOLING CIRCUIT

Cooling System Description - Cooling Circuit

Overview

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The coolant system uses a liquid cooling pressure circulation type, which is a bottom bypass system with a
thermostat located at the water inlet side.

Cooling Circuit

Thermostat Closed:

Thermostat Opened:

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TESTING
POWER RELAY TEST

Special Tools Required

Description/Tool
Image Number

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Description/Tool
Image Number
Relay Puller
07AAC-
000A2A1 or
07AAC-
000A1A0

Relay Socket
Extension (5 Pin)
07AGK-
000A2A0

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Description/Tool
Image Number
Relay Socket
Extension (4 Pin)
07AGK-
000A1A0

Test

1. Power Relay - Test

Use this chart to identify the types of the relay, then do the test listed for it.

Relay Test
A/C compressor clutch relay
A/C condenser fan relay
ACC relay (With keyless access system)
AWD relay (With AWD)
Blower motor relay
Console accessory power socket relay (With center console armrest)
Electronic throttle control system (ETCS) control relay
Front fog light relay
Normally-Open four-terminal
Front seat heater relay (With seat heater)
type
PGM-FI main relay 2
Heated windshield wiper area relay (With heated windshield wiper area)
Horn relay
Ignition coil relay
Interior light cut relay
Lighting relay
PGM-FI main relay 1
Power window relay

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Relay Test
Radiator fan relay
Rear accessory power socket relay
Rear window defogger relay
Rear wiper motor relay (With keyless access system)
Security horn relay
Starter cut relay (Without keyless access system)
Starter cut relay 1 (With keyless access system)
Starter cut relay 2 (With keyless access system)
Taillight relay
Windshield wiper motor relay (With keyless access system)
Brake light relay
Fan control relay
Five-terminal type
Windshield wiper high/low relay
Windshield wiper intermittent relay

*: Carefully remove the relay using the special relay puller tool. Do not use pliers. Pliers will damage the
relay.

Normally-Open Four-Terminal Type

Check for continuity between the terminals:

There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is
connected to terminal No. 3, and 12 volt battery ground is connected to terminal No. 4.

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There should be no continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is
disconnected.

Five-Terminal Type

Check for continuity between the terminals:

There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 2 when 12 volt battery power is
connected to terminal No. 3, and 12 volt battery ground is connected to terminal No. 5.
There should be continuity between terminals No. 1 and No. 4 when 12 volt battery power is
disconnected.

RADIATOR CAP TEST

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Test

1. Radiator Cap - Test

1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap (A). Wet the
radiator cap seal with engine coolant, then install it on a commercially available
pressure tester (B)

2. Apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm

, 13.5-17.8 psi)

2. Check for a drop in pressure

3. If the pressure drops, replace the radiator cap.

RADIATOR TEST
Test

1. Radiator -Test

1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove the radiator cap, and fill
the radiator with engine coolant to the base of the filler neck

2. Attach a commercially available pressure tester (A) to the radiator, and

apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm

, 13.5-17.8 psi)

2. Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pressure

3. Remove the pressure tester, then reinstall the radiator cap.

RADIATOR AND A/C CONDENSER FAN MOTOR TEST

Test

1. Fan Motor - Test

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

2. Test each motor by connecting 12 volt battery power to terminal No.

1 and ground to terminal No. 2.

3. If a motor fails to run or does not run smoothly, replace it .

CHECK
COOLANT CHECK
Check

1. Coolant - Check

1. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir. Make sure it is between the MAX
mark (A) and the MIN mark (B)

2. If the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is at or below the MIN mark, add
coolant to bring it between the MIN and MAX marks, then inspect the cooling
system for leaks

3. Check the coolant level in the radiator, and add Honda Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 into the radiator up to the base of the filler neck, if
[Link] :

Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Using a non-Honda

coolant can result in corrosion, causing the cooling system to malfunction or
fail.
Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 is a mixture of 50 % antifreeze
and 50 % water. Do not add water.

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING
BOTH THE RADIATOR FAN AND THE A/C CONDENSER FAN DO NOT RUN AT LOW SPEED

Diagnostic Procedure

1. Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Low Speed Circuit Troubleshooting

Also check for

Check the connectors are properly connected and the terminals are making good contact

COOLING FAN CONTROLS SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX

Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also check for

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Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also check for

Engine overheats 1. Check the radiator and
A/C condenser fans are
Check the coolant level. operating properly

2.

Check for any engine coolant leakage

(from gaskets, hoses, O-rings, etc.).

3.

Check for dirt, leaves, or insects on the

radiator and the A/C condenser.

4.

Check for deteriorated coolant.

5.

Check for a damaged or deformed fan

shrouds.

6.

Check the fan motors are operating

properly (air should be blowing toward
the engine).

7.

Inspect the fan motors or fan relays.

8.

Check the radiator cap.

9.

Check the thermostat .

10.

Inspect the water pump.

11.

Check for plugged or deteriorated

radiator hoses.

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Symptom Diagnostic Procedure Also check for

12.

Check for a plugged heater core or hoses.

13.

Check for a damaged cylinder head

gasket.

The radiator fan does not run at Radiator fan high speed circuit troubleshooting Check the connectors
high speed - Refer to: Radiator Fan High Speed Circuit are properly connected
Troubleshooting, or Radiator and A/C and the terminals are
Condenser Fan Low Speed Circuit making good contact
Troubleshooting.
Both the radiator fan and the Radiator and A/C condenser fans low speed Check the connectors
A/C condenser fan do not run at circuit troubleshooting - Refer to: A/C are properly connected
low speed Condenser Fan High Speed Circuit and the terminals are
Troubleshooting, or Radiator and A/C making good contact
Condenser Fan Low Speed Circuit
Troubleshooting.
The A/C condenser fan does not A/C condenser fan high speed circuit Check the connectors
run at high speed troubleshooting - Refer to: A/C Condenser Fan are properly connected
High Speed Circuit Troubleshooting, or and the terminals are
Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Low Speed making good contact
Circuit Troubleshooting.

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Diagnostic Procedure

1. Coolant Check

2. Check for any engine coolant leakage (from gaskets, hoses, O-rings, etc.).

3. Check for dirt, leaves, or insects on the radiator and the A/C condenser.

4. Check for deteriorated coolant.

5. Check for a damaged or deformed fan shrouds.

6. Check the fan motors are operating properly (air should be blowing toward the engine).

7. Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Motor Test

8. Radiator Cap Test

9. Thermostat Removal, Installation, And Test

[Link] Pump Inspection

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11. Check for plugged or deteriorated radiator hoses.

12. Check for a plugged heater core or hoses.

13. Check for a damaged cylinder head gasket.

Also check for

Check the radiator and A/C condenser fans are operating properly

THE A/C CONDENSER FAN DOES NOT RUN AT HIGH SPEED

Diagnostic Procedure

The A/C condenser fan does not run at high speed

Also check for

Check the connectors are properly connected and the terminals are making good contact

THE RADIATOR FAN DOES NOT RUN AT HIGH SPEED

Diagnostic Procedure

Radiator Fan High Speed Circuit Troubleshooting

Also check for

Check the connectors are properly connected and the terminals are making good contact

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
COOLING FAN CONTROLS CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Without Keyless Access System

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With Keyless Access System

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TROUBLESHOOTING
RADIATOR FAN HIGH SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Fuse check.

- 1. Check the following fuses.

Fuse Location
No. B12 (30 A) Under-hood fuse/relay box
No. B31 (7.5 A)
No. C24 (7.5 A) Under-dash fuse/relay box

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Are the fuses OK?

YES

Reinstall the fuses, then go to step 2.

NO

Replace the fuse(s), and recheck. If the fuse(s) blows again, repair the short to ground on the No. B12 (30
A), the No. B31 (7.5 A), and/or the No. C24 (7.5 A) fuse circuit(s).

2. Radiator fan and fan control relays check.

- 1. Check the following relays.

Relay Location
Radiator fan relay Under-hood fuse/relay box
Fan control relay

Are the relays OK?

YES

Go to step 3.

NO

Replace the relay(s).

3. Open wire check (+B MAIN FAN line).

- 1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Test condition
Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Test point 1 Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 1
Test point 2 Body ground

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Is there battery voltage?

YES

Go to step 4.

NO

Repair an open in the +B MAIN FAN wire between the radiator fan relay and the No. B12 (30 A) fuse.

4. Determine possible failure area (GND line, others).

- 1. Remove the fan control relay.

- 2. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

Terminal A Fan control relay 5P socket No. 1

Terminal B Fan control relay 5P socket No. 2

- 3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

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Terminal A Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 1

Terminal B Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 2

Does the radiator fan run at high speed?

YES

Remove the jumper wires, then go to step 9.

NO

Remove the jumper wires, then go to step 5.

5. Radiator fan motor operation check.

- 1. Test the radiator fan motor.

Is the motor OK?

YES

Go to step 6.

NO

Replace the radiator fan motor .

6. Open wire check (GND line).

- 1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Test condition
Radiator fan relay: disconnected
 Fan control relay: disconnected
Test point 1 Fan control relay 5P socket No. 2

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Test point 2 Body ground

Is there continuity?

YES

Go to step 7.

NO

Repair an open in the GND wire between the fan control relay and ground (G301).

7. Open wire check (MAIN FAN MOTOR line).

- 1. Disconnect the flowing connector.

Radiator fan motor 2P connector

- 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Test condition
Radiator fan relay: disconnected
 Fan control relay: disconnected
 Radiator fan motor 2P connector: disconnected
Test point 1 Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 2
Test point 2 Radiator fan motor 2P connector No. 1

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Is there continuity?

YES

Go to step 8.

NO

Repair an open in the MAIN FAN MOTOR wire between the radiator fan relay and the radiator fan
motor.

8. Open wire check (FAN HI/LO RLY COM line).

- 1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Test condition Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Fan control relay: disconnected
 Radiator fan motor 2P connector: disconnected
Test point 1 Fan control relay 5P socket No. 1
Test point 2 Radiator fan motor 2P connector No. 2

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Is there continuity?

YES

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse/relay box and the radiator fan
motor.

NO

Repair an open in the FAN HI/LO RLY COM wire between the fan control relay 5P and the radiator fan
motor.

9. Open wire check (IG2 A/C line).

- 1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

- 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle ON mode
Test condition
Radiator fan relay: disconnected
 Fan control relay: disconnected
Test point 1 Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 3

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Test point 2 Body ground

Is there battery voltage?

YES

Go to step 10.

NO

Repair an open in the IG2 A/C wire between the radiator fan relay and the No. C24 (7.5 A) fuse.

10. [Link] wire check (FAN LO SIGNAL line).

- 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

- 2. Connect the HDS to the DLC .

- 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

- 4. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC
circuit troubleshooting .

- 5. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

- 6. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

NOTE: This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.

SCS Short

- 7. Disconnect the following connector.

PCM connector A (51P)

- 8. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

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Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Test condition Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Fan control relay: disconnected
 PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
Test point 1 Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 4
Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 15

Is there continuity?

YES

Go to step 11.

NO

Repair an open in the FAN LO SIGNAL wire between the radiator fan relay and the PCM.

11. [Link] wire check (IGP2 SUB line).

- 1. Connect the PCM connector.

- 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

- 3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle ON mode
Test condition
Radiator fan relay: disconnected
 Fan control relay: disconnected
Test point 1 Fan control relay 5P socket No. 3
Test point 2 Body ground

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Is there battery voltage?

YES

Go to step 12.

NO

Repair an open in the IGP2 SUB wire between the fan control relay and the No. B31 (7.5 A) fuse and/or
the No. B31 (7.5A) fuse and the ETCS control relay.

12. [Link] wire check (FAN HI SIGNAL line).

- 1. Disconnect the following connector.

PCM connector A (51P)

- 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Test condition Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Fan control relay: disconnected
 PCM connector A (51P): disconnected
Test point 1 Fan control relay 5P socket No. 5
Test point 2 PCM connector A (51P) No. 16

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Is there continuity?

YES

Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software , or substitute a known-good PCM , then
recheck. If the PCM was substituted, and the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original PCM .

NO

Repair an open in the FAN HI SIGNAL wire between the fan control relay and the PCM.

RADIATOR AND A/C CONDENSER FAN LOW SPEED CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE:

Do not use this troubleshooting procedure if the A/C compressor is inoperative. Refer to the symptom
troubleshooting index - Refer to: Heating and A/C Systems Symptom Troubleshooting
Index(Heating/Air Conditioning), or Climate Control System Symptom Troubleshooting
Index(Climate Control) .
If the A/C system is inoperable, the radiator and A/C condenser fans are controlled based only on engine
coolant temperature.
Before doing symptom troubleshooting, check for PGM-FI DTCs - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the
Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the CVT System(CVT) .

1. Fuse check.

- 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

- 2. Check the following fuse.

Fuse No. B12 (30 A)

Location Under-hood fuse/relay box

Is the fuse OK?

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YES

Go to step 2.

NO

Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows again, repair a short in the No. B12 (30 A) fuse circuit.

2. A/C signal output check.

- 1. Connect the HDS to the DLC.

- 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode. Make sure the A/C system is OFF, then start the engine.

- 3. Turn the heater fan switch ON, then momentarily turn ON the A/C with the A/C button.

NOTE: Do not run the A/C for more than a few seconds with the engine running or damage to the A/C
system will result.

- 4. Check the parameter below with the HDS.

Signal Threshold Current conditions

Values Unit Values Unit
FAN LOW CTRL ON Â Â Â

Is the FAN LOW CTRL on with the A/C on?

YES

Go to step 3.

NO

Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , and
recheck.

3. Radiator and A/C condenser fan low speed operation check (FAN LO SIGNAL lines).

- 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

- 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

SCS Short

NOTE: This step must be done to protect the PCM from damage.

- 3. Disconnect the following connector.

PCM connector A (51P)

- 4. Connect terminals A and B with jumper wire.

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Terminal A PCM connector A (51P) No. 15

Terminal B Body ground

- 5. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

Do the A/C condenser and radiator fans run on low?

YES

Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM , and
recheck.

NO

Go to step 4.

4. Radiator fan relay and fan control relay check.

- 1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

- 2. Remove the radiator fan relay and the fan control relay from the under-hood fuse/relay box, and test
it.

Are the relays OK?

YES

Go to step 5.

NO

Replace the radiator fan relay and/or fan control relay.

5. Open wire check (+B MAIN FAN line).

- 1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Test condition Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Fan control relay: disconnected
Test point 1 Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 1
Test point 2 Body ground

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Is there battery voltage?

YES

The +B MAIN FAN wire is OK. Go to step 6.

NO

Repair an open in the wire between the No. B12 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the
radiator fan relay.

6. Determine possible failure area (radiator fan relay switch side circuit, radiator fan relay coil side circuit).

- 1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wires.

Terminal A Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 1

Terminal B Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 2
Terminal A Fan control relay 5P socket No. 1
Terminal B Fan control relay 5P socket No. 4

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Do the A/C condenser and radiator fans run on low?

YES

Go to step 7.

NO

Go to step 8.

7. Open wire check (IG2 A/C line).

- 1. Disconnect the jumper wires.

- 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

- 3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

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Vehicle ON mode
Test condition
Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Test point 1 Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 3
Test point 2 Body ground

Is there battery voltage?

YES

The IG2 A/C wire is OK. Repair an open in the wire between the radiator fan relay and the PCM.

NO

Repair an open in the wire between the No. C24 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the
radiator fan relay.

8. Radiator fan motor and A/C condenser fan motor test.

- 1. Test the radiator fan motor and the A/C condenser fan motor.

Are the radiator fan motor and the A/C condenser fan motor OK?

YES

Go to step 9.

NO

Replace the radiator fan motor and/or the A/C condenser fan motor .

9. Open wire check (MAIN FAN MOTOR line).

- 1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

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Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

 Radiator fan motor 2P connector: disconnected
 Radiator fan relay: disconnected
 Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 1 and No. 2: jumped
Test point 1 Radiator fan motor 2P connector No. 1
Test point 2 Body ground

Is there battery voltage?

YES

The MAIN FAN MOTOR wire is OK. Go to step 10.

NO

Repair an open in the wire between the radiator fan relay and the radiator fan motor.

10. [Link] wire check (SUB FAN MTR/FAN HI/LO RLY COM line).

- 1. Reconnect the radiator fan motor 2P connector.

- 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

A/C condenser fan motor 2P connector: disconnected
Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Test condition
Fan control relay: disconnected
Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 1 and No. 2: jumped
Fan control relay 5P socket No. 1 and No. 4: jumped
Test point 1 A/C condenser fan motor 2P connector No. 1
Test point 2 Body ground

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Is there battery voltage?

YES

The SUB FAN MTR/FAN HI/LO RLY COM wire is OK. Check for an open in the wire between the A/C
condenser fan motor and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G301.

NO

Go to step 11.

11. [Link] wire check (FAN HI/LO RLY COM line).

- 1. Disconnect the jumper wire from the fan control relay 5P socket.

- 2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode

Radiator fan relay: disconnected
Test condition
Fan control relay: disconnected
Radiator fan relay 4P socket No. 1 and No. 2: jumped
Test point 1 Fan control relay 5P socket No. 1
Test point 2 Body ground

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Is there battery voltage?

YES

The FAN HI/LO RLY COM wire is OK. Repair an open in the wire between the fan control relay and the
A/C condenser fan motor.

NO

Repair an open in the wire between the radiator fan motor and the fan control relay.

WIRING DIAGRAM
FANS ELECTRONIC WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to Appropriate Diagram Cooling Fan

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

COOLING FAN CONTROLS COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX

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