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Radiator Fan Control Sensor

CAUTION: Do not let thermometer touch the bottom of the hot container.
  1. Remove sensor from radiator. Suspend sensor and thermometer in a container of water. See Fig 1 . Heat water while monitoring temperature.
  2. Measure sensor resistance between terminals "A" and "B" according to RADIATOR CONTROL FAN SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  . See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace sensor.
NOTE: Clean sensor after testing.
RADIATOR FAN CONTROL SENSOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature - °F (°C) Ohms
183 (84) 1047-1255
194 (90) 872-1024
Fig 1: Testing Radiator Fan Control Sensor
G00296751Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.