A/C Condenser Fan Motor - Inoperative

98-028

September 29, 1998

Applies To:
1996-98 Civic - See VEHICLES AFFECTED

Condenser Fan Motor Inoperative
(Supersedes 98-028, dated April 14, 1998)

SYMPTOM
The No.56 (20A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box is blown, the condenser fan does not work, or the A/C performs poorly.

PROBABLE CAUSE
The slope angle of the condenser fan shroud allows water to puddle at the bottom of the shroud. During the winter months the standing water freezes, causing the condenser fan motor to stall.

VEHICLES AFFECTED
1996 Civic - ALL

1997 Civic - ALL except Japan Production with factory A/C

1998 Civic
Ohio Production with factory A/C:
2-door EX - thru VIN 1HGEJ....WL064136
4-door LX and EX - thru VIN 1HGEJ....WL025004

Canada Production with factory A/C:
4-door LX and EX - thru VIN 2HGEJ....WH561523

Dealer Installed A/C: ALL

CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the condenser fan motor and, if necessary, the shroud with the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION





In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Failed part: P/N 80161-S04-000
H/C 4780243
Defect code: 032
Contention code: B02
Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

PARTS INFORMATION
Condenser Fan Motor:
P/N 80151-SR3-013, H/C 4323192

Condenser Fan Shroud:
P/N 80161-504-000, H/C 4780243

REPAIR PROCEDURE





*1. Under the hood, remove these items:*





*2. Remove the condenser fan shroud upper mounting bolts, and disconnect the connectors and wire harness clips:*





*3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Move the splash shield out of the way.*





*4. From under the vehicle, disconnect the connectors and wire harness clips:*





*5. Remove the condenser fan shroud:*





6. Check the slope angle at the bottom of the condenser fan shroud.

^ If the condenser fan shroud has the original slope angle, replace both the condenser fan shroud and the condenser fan motor with the parts listed under PARTS INFORMATION.

^ If the condenser fan shroud has the revised slope angle, replace only the condenser fan motor with the part listed under PARTS INFORMATION, and continue with normal troubleshooting to find the cause of the fan motor failure.

*7. Reinstall the condenser fan shroud in reverse order of removal.

8. Operate the A/C to confirm that the condenser fan works and the A/C performs properly.*





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