1-Speed Motor
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Mazda Protege, 2001 Mazda Millenia, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata, 2001 Mazda MPV, and 2001 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure battery is fully charged. Disconnect cooling fan motor connector. Connect ammeter between positive battery terminal and positive cooling fan motor connector. Ground negative cooling fan terminal. See appropriate wiring diagram under WIRING DIAGRAMS in ELECTRIC COOLING FANS article.
- Ensure cooling fan motor operates smoothly at specified current. See COOLING FAN MOTOR CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS table. If cooling fan motor draws more or less than specified amperage, check wiring. If wiring is okay, replace cooling fan motor.
COOLING FAN MOTOR CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Current Draw - Amps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Miata | 4.5-6.49 | ||
| Millenia | |||
| 2.5L | 8.5-11.5 | ||
| 2.3L | |||
| Low Speed | 9.0-15.0 | ||
| High Speed | 12.3-18.3 | ||
| MPV | 11.8-14.8 | ||
| Protege | |||
| With M/T | 2.4-4.4 | ||
| With A/T | 5.2-7.2 | ||
| 626 | 4.3-7.3 | ||