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Radiator Fan Switch

With coolant temperature less than rated activation temperature, check continuity across terminals of radiator fan switch. See RADIATOR FAN SWITCH TEMPERATURE table. Continuity should not exist. Warm engine to operating temperature. Continuity should now exist. If not, remove radiator fan switch. Check for coating of switch with foreign substance. Bench test switch using a thermometer, a glass or metal container filled with water, and a heat source. Check resistance at rated temperature. If switch does not function properly, replace switch.

RADIATOR FAN SWITCH TEMPERATURE

Application Activation Temp. °F (°C)
Maxima (1)
Pulsar NX/SE 185 (85)
Pulsar NX/XE 180-190 (82-88)
Sentra 180-190 (82-88)
Stanza
No. 1 194 (90)
No. 2 212 (100)
240SX 198-208 (92-98)
300ZX 212 (100)
(1) On Maxima A/C request and coolant temperature sensor input are used by the ECCS engine control unit to regulate cooling fan operation.