Tribute LX 2WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2001)
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: All Technical Service Bulletins
Cooling System - Discharged Battery/Charge Lamp ON
Bulletin No: 01-008/02
Last Issued: 02/28/2002
Subject:
CHARGE LAMP ILLUMINATION OR DISCHARGED BATTERY
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes 01-020/01, issued 11/26/2001. The WARRANTY INFORMATION has been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINs
All 2001 Tributes with 3.0L V6 engine.
DESCRIPTION
Some 3.0L V6 equipped vehicles may exhibit charge lamp illumination, discharged battery, or loss of power during extended drives when operating
accessories requiring high electrical load (i.e., headlamps, rear window defrost, A/C in MAX mode with ambient temperature above 103 degrees F).
This may be due to A/C condenser airflow requirements exceeding the low-speed capability of the cooling fans. When this occurs, A/C head pressure
will rise and trigger high-speed fan operation.
High-speed engine cooling fan electrical requirement is approximately 56 amperes for dual 320W cooling fans. This exceeds output capability of
electrical charging system.
Refer to the following procedure for replacing the dual 320W cooling fan assembly with dual 220W cooling fan assembly.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
320 Watt Fan Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual (section 01-17 BATTERY DISCONNECT).
2.
Mark the mounted position of the hood latch bracket.
3.
Loosen the hood latch nut.
4.
Remove the hood latch bolts and position the hood latch assembly aside.
5.
If equipped, remove the upper radiator tie strap.
6.
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Workshop Manual (section 00-00 LIFTING).
7.
Remove the lower center support bolt and the lower fan bolts.
8.
Lower the vehicle.
9.
Remove the upper center support bolt and the center support.
10.
Disconnect the LH fan electrical connector.
11.
Disconnect the cooling fan relay and fan resistor.
12.
Remove the LH and RH upper radiator support.
13.
Tilt the radiator forward for clearance.
14. Remove the three bolts and the LH cooling fan.
15.
If necessary, remove the bolt from the RH fan and disconnect the electrical connector.
220 Watt Fan Installation
1.
If necessary, install the bolt on the RH fan and connect the electrical connector.
