Kia Carens. Manual - part 318

Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning System - Condenser Fan & Relay

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  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

INSPECTION

Check condenser fan operation

1. Disconnect condenser fan connector.

2. Apply 12V to terminal A (L) and ground terminal B (B) and verify that condenser fan operates.

3. If condenser fan does not operate, replace condenser fan.

4. If condenser fan operates, go to "Measure voltage at condenser fan".

Measure voltage at condenser fan

1. Disconnect condenser fan connector.

2. Run engine at idle.

3. Turn A/C and blower switches ON.

4. Measure voltage at following terminal wire of condenser fan connector.

Wire

Voltage

Action

A

(L)

0V

Proceed to inspection

12V

Replace condenser fan

Condenser fan relay

1. Disconnect condenser fan relay from fuse box in engine compartment.

2. Check continuity between terminals as relay.

Terminals

Continuity

85-86

Yes

87-30

No

3. If not as specified, replace relay.

4. If correct, go to next step.

5. Apply 12V to terminal 85 and ground terminal 86.

6. Check for continuity between terminals 87 and 30.

Terminals

Continuity

87-30

Yes

7. If not as specified, replace relay.

REMOVAL

Condenser fan

1. Disconnect condenser fan connector.

2. Remove bolts and remove condenser fan.

INSTALLATION

Condenser fan

Install in reverse order of removal.

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