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Radiator Sub Fan System: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Outback, 2004 Subaru Legacy, and 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Radiator sub fan system is for model with A/C.
  1. DETECTING CONDITION: 
    1. Condition (1): 
      • Engine coolant temperature is below 95°C (203°F)
      • A/C switch is turned ON.
      • Vehicle speed is below 19 km/h (12 MPH).
    2. Condition (2): 
      • Engine coolant temperature is above 100°C (212°F)
      • A/C switch is turned OFF.
      • Vehicle speed is below 19 km/h (12 MPH).
  2. TROUBLE SYMPTOM: 
    • Radiator sub fan does not rotate under conditions (1) and (2) above.
    Fig 1: Trouble Symptom Chart (1 Of 2)
    G00897439Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Trouble Symptom Chart (2 Of 2)
    G00897440Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.