Cooling fan turns on only once

1995 HONDA ACCORD
189 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BETA1219
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My cooling fan only turns on once. I have to disconnect the battery terminal and connect back again. So it comes on again. AC fan is working perfect. I trouble checked both relays, all the fuss thermal fan switch. Everything is working perfect. Need help.
May 26, 2018 at 1:41 AM
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Hello,

You have to replace the fan control module here is the locations (below). Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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May 27, 2018 at 6:16 AM
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BETA1219
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Thank a lot Ken. If I disconnect the battery terminals for one day. And connect back again. The cooling fan turns on when I turn on the A/C. But when I turned off the A/C, and turn on again, cooling fan will not work again. A/C fan works perfect.
May 27, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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Yes, this sounds like the fan control module. Have you replaced it yet?
May 28, 2018 at 2:38 AM
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BETA1219
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I ordered the part. It is going to arrive in three days.
May 28, 2018 at 3:17 AM
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BETA1219
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What part is this?
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May 28, 2018 at 3:26 AM
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KHLOW2008
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The diagram shown is not a part by itself. It is a junction connector where wires are joined.
When the fan stops, give it some knock to see if it starts working again. There is a possibility the fan is running out of carbon brushes and works intermittently.
May 28, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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BETA1219
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Fan control module, have to be the problem. That is corrosion, but why is the reason for that?
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May 28, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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BETA1219
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Probably need to check the ECU connector?
May 28, 2018 at 8:34 PM
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STRAILER
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Yes, you found the problem, corrosion is normal after time and usage. Clean the connector contacts before installing the new part.

Let us know what happens.
May 29, 2018 at 2:43 AM
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Hi ken, I cleaned the connectors, and everything is working perfect. Thanks a lot for the help.
May 31, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
May 31, 2018 at 12:21 PM
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BETA1219
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Hi ken, same problem again. Could it be the ECU?
Jul 24, 2018 at 11:19 AM
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Did you replace the radiator cooling fan motor when you did the controller? If not then the fan motor is going bad pulling too many amps through the controller and you must clean the connector thoroughly or that will cause issues as well. Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when replacing the fan and diagrams below for your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Jul 25, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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