Canada - A/C- Condenser Fan Runs After Ignition Is Turned Off

Bulletin
0393

Issue Date
2000-09-28

Market
Canada

Reference
HA-00-001

Model
LX470

Year Range
1998 ~ 2000

Component
HA

Subject:
A/C CONDENSER FAN RELAY CORROSION

Some 1998 - 2000 model year LX 470 vehicles may have a condition in which the A/C condenser fan continues to run after the ignition is turned off due to corrosion in the relay connector. A repair kit (P/N 88840-60070) consisting of a new relay and sealant has been made available to correct this concern.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 1998 - 2000 model year LX 470 vehicles built before the VIN listed.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PART INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:







1. Remove A/C Condenser Fan Relay.
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the two relay bracket retaining bolts.
c. Remove the relay from the bracket.

2. Clean Connector Terminals of the Engine Wire Harness.
If necessary, replace the engine wire harness.







3. Connect the New Relay to the Wire Harness.
4. Wrap the Connector & Wire Harness With The Sealant Tape As Shown.







5. Press the Sealant Tape From All Sides To Ensure Good Contact.

NOTE:
Ensure that there is no gap between the relay and the sealant tape.

6. Reinstall the Relay to the Bracket.
7. Reinstall the A/C Condenser Relay Retaining Bracket and Torque the Retaining Bolts to:

5.0 N-m (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)







REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.