Engine Mechanical System

Cooling Fan Description and Operation

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Description

[Air Conditioning Type] The cooling fan operates in 2 steps (HIGH/LOW). The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the cooling fan based on coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation. [Cooling Fan Operating Conditions]
A/C Switch A/C Pressure
[kgf/cm² G (psi G)]
Vehicle Speed
[km/h (mph)]
Coolant Temperature
[°C (°F)]
Cooling Fan Speed
OFF ㅡ Less than 45 (28) 100 ~ 105 (212 ~ 221) LOW
105 (221) or higher HIGH
45 (28) ≤ V < 80 (49,7) 100 ~ 105 (212 ~ 221) LOW
105 (221) or higher HIGH
80 (49.7) ≤ V 105 (221) or higher HIGH
ON P < 6 (85.3) All 105 (221) or higher HIGH
6 (85,3) ≤ P < 12 (170,7) Less than 45 (28) 60 ~ 100 (140 ~ 212) LOW
100 (212) or higher HIGH
45 (28) ≤ V < 80 (49,7) 95 ~ 100 (203 ~ 212) LOW
100 (212) or higher HIGH
80 (49.7) ≤ V 105 (221) or higher HIGH
12 (170,7) ≤ P < 15,5 (120,5) Less than 45 (28) -30 ~ 95 (-22 ~ 203) LOW
95 (203) or higher HIGH
45 (28) ≤ V < 80 (49,7) 95 ~ 100 (203 ~ 212) LOW
100 (212) or higher HIGH
80 (49.7) ≤ V 105 (221) or higher HIGH
15.5 (120.5) ≤ P All -30 (-22) or higher HIGH

[Non-Air Conditioning Type] The cooling fan operates in 1 step (HIGH). The Engine Control Module (ECM) controls the cooling fan based on coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation. [Cooling Fan Operating Conditions]
A/C Switch A/C Pressure
[kgf/cm² G (psi G)]
Vehicle Speed
[km/h (mph)]
Coolant Temperature
[°C (°F)]
Cooling Fan Speed
OFF ㅡ Less than 45 (28) 100 ~ 105 (212 ~ 221) or higher HIGH
45 (28) ≤ V < 80 (49,7) 100 ~ 105 (212 ~ 221) or higher HIGH
80 (49.7) ≤ V 105 (221) or higher HIGH

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