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Condenser Fan Does Not Operate (Magnetic Clutch Operates)

Condenser fan does not operate. (Magnetic clutch operates normally.)

Step 1 Check condenser fan operation




1. Disconnect the condenser fan connector.
2. Apply battery voltage to terminal a and ground terminal b and verify that the condenser fan operates.
3. If the condenser fan does not operate, replace it.
4. If the condenser fan operates, go to Step 2.

Step 2 Measure voltage at condenser fan







1. Disconnect the condenser fan connector.
2. Run the engine at idle.
3. Turn the A/C and blower switches ON.
4. Measure the voltage at the following terminal wire of the condenser fan connector.

Step 3 Measure voltage at condenser fan relay







- Measure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the condenser fan relay connector.

Step 4 Measure voltage at refrigerant pressure switch No.2







- Measure the voltage at the following terminal wires of the refrigerant pressure switch No.2 connector.

Step 5 Measure refrigerant pressure







1. Connect the A/C manifold gauge set.
2. Operate the engine at 2,000 rpm and set the air conditioner to maximum cooling.
3. Measure the high-pressure side refrigerant pressure.