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Fan Control Module Inspection

  1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
  2. Start and warm up the engine.
  3. Monitor the engine coolant temperature with the M-MDS.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector (DLC-2)
    G04969532Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Measure the voltage at terminal 2 of the fan control module connector (2 terminals) as shown in the table below.
    • If not within the specification, inspect the input signals from the following parts.
      • Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) sensor
      • Refrigerant pressure switch (middle)
        Fig 2: Fan Control Module Connector End View
        G06727548Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Single fan control module 

    INSPECTION CHART

    Inspection Result
    Condition A/C Engine coolant temp.
    IG SW ON or idling OFF Less than 96 °C {205 °F} 0 V (Fan stops.)
    Idling OFF 96-106 °C {205-223 °F} 4.11-10.29 V
    Idling ON(1) 96-106 °C {205-223 °F} Approx. 6.4 V
    Idling ON(2) 96-106 °C {205-223 °F} Approx. 7.7 V
    Idling OFF More than 106 °C {223 °F} B+
    (1) Refrigerant pressure switch (middle) is off.
    (2) Refrigerant pressure switch (middle) is on.

    Dual fan control module 

    INSPECTION CHART

    Inspection Result
    Condition A/C Engine coolant temp.
    IG SW ON or idling OFF Less than 96 °C {205 °F} 0 V (Fan stops.)
    Idling OFF 96-106 °C {205-223 °F} 4.11-10.29 V
    Idling ON(1) 96-106 °C {205-223 °F} Approx. 6.6 V
    Idling ON(2) 96-106 °C {205-223 °F} Approx. 7.5 V
    Idling OFF More than 106 °C {223 °F} B+
    (1) Refrigerant pressure switch (middle) is off.
    (2) Refrigerant pressure switch (middle) is on.
  5. If all the above parts are normal, replace the fan control module.