Sprint L3-61 1.0L (1988)
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: Service and Repair
ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
REPLACE
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Disconnect air cleaner inlet tube.
3.
Disconnect fan motor electrical connector, then remove attaching screws, fan motor and shroud.
4.
Remove fan blade from motor.
5.
Reverse procedure to install.
THERMOSTAT
REPLACE
EXC. 1987-88 TURBOCHARGED MODELS
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Drain cooling system.
3.
Disconnect electrical connectors at thermo switch on thermostat cap.
4.
Disconnect radiator inlet hose at thermostat cap.
5.
Remove thermostat cap, then thermostat.
6.
Reverse procedure to install.
1987-88 TURBOCHARGED MODELS
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
2.
Remove throttle body intake air hose.
3.
Remove water hose from thermostat cap.
4.
Remove thermostat cap and thermostat from intake manifold.
5.
Reverse procedure to install, using a new gasket.
THERMO SWITCH
REPLACE
EXC 1987-88 TURBOCHARGED MODELS
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
2.
Remove air cleaner and air inlet tube.
3.
Disconnect switch electrical lead, then remove switch from thermostat cap.
4.
Reverse procedure to install, wrapping switch threads with sealing tape before installation.
1987-88 TURBOCHARGED MODELS
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
2.
Remove throttle body intake air hose.
3.
Remove fan thermo switch coupler and thermo switch.
TROUBLESHOOTING
FAN MOTOR DOES NOT OPERATE
1.
Blown fuse.
2.
Defective fan motor.
3.
Defective thermo switch.
FAN MOTOR OPERATES CONTINUOUSLY
1.
Defective thermo switch.
DIAGNOSIS
FAN MOTOR
