Condenser Fan High Speed Circuit Troubleshooting (Type S A/T Model)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Acura 3.2CL and 2002 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check the No. 3 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's underdash fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK ?
1. YES : Go to step 2.
2. NO : Replace the fuse, and recheck.
Remove the fan control relay from the multi-relay box, and test it (see RELAYS ).
Is the relay OK ?
1. YES : Go to step 3.
2. NO : Replace the fan control relay.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Measure the voltage between the No. 5 terminal of the fan control relay 5P socket and body ground.

Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between The Fan Control Relay 5P Socket And Body Ground
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Is there battery voltage ?
1. YES : Go to step 5.
2. NO : Repair open in the wire between the No. 3 fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the fan control relay.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of the fan control relay 5P socket and body ground.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between The No. 2 Terminal Of The Fan Control Relay 5P Socket And Body Ground
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Is there continuity ?
1. YES : Repair open in the wire between the fan control relay and A/C diode B.
2. NO : Check for an open in the wire between the fan control relay and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G302.