Thank you for the info and the video David! I just replaced the module on my son's 2005 Mazda6 and it stopped the fan from running 24/7. Pretty easy job. Be patient getting off the old clips on the module and the inside nut holding the module in place. If you have a ratcheting 10MM box wrench, that is ideal. I got my part online. Prices were all over the place. I got mine from 1A Auto for $65. Job took me about 30-40 minutes to complete.
To check to see if the fans are still serviceable you can measure the amps when running. If the bearings are going out the fans will draw more amps. A new fan unit only costs around $100 so you might do well to replace it as well if you need to replace the fan control module.
yes absolutely, you can do this. However, many DIYers do not have sufficient equipment (DMM, or amp meter) and means to tap into the fan wiring harness. But if a person wanted to do this, they would need to put their DMM into the wiring harness in series and make sure the DMM can measure in Amperes. In my other video I explain how to replace the entire fan module unit, which is a pain to do, but can be done. Thanks for your comments!
My amp measuring device of choice is a relatively cheap clamp-on amprobe. No need to remove insulation, just clamp around the single hot wire. $20 buys a good enough one on Ebay. It would be good to know the specs on the fans. I haven't been able to find them but I;m sure they're out there somewhere. Thanks for your videos!
I am having problems with the fans, not sure what, car has been over heating but temperature gauges don't show it, another thing when u cut on the air conditioner, the fans aren't coming on, any help would greatly be appreciated
read my description above for details. but you can google that part # and find lots of suppliers. some are cheap and won't last. others "OE" type will. However, you probably will eventually need to replace the entire fan module. See my other video on how to do that.
I been having issues with my car that keeps overheating, does this might also fix it? Because i do hear the fan sometimes comes on sometimes it doesnt.
I would check the thermostat first it might be stuck closed. and then check the temperature sensors. Also check to make sure the coolant is clean and reservoir topped off. It is normal for the fans to cycle on and off when the car is real hot. Its when they stay on or never turn on is when you have a problem.
Great video, I’m having the same issue in my 08 as well. Will be ordering a new module tonight, hopefully this will be a fix for the fans constantly running. Again very helpful video. Thanks!!!
thanks. You may also want to check out my video on replacing the cooling fan unit. I have found that the majority of the time, the module goes bad because the cooling fans are worn and drawing more current than they should. Unfortunately the module was not designed very well and has no current limiting on it, and therefore burns out. So, changing out your module will fix it probably for a month and then the module will be damaged. :( Unless you get lucky and it really is just a defective module that was not damaged by the worn fan motors.... Good luck. here is the link: th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html
David The Fixer of Things Hey thanks for the video. Would you put the link from the seller you bought yours from? because I bought one and it was defective so I'm sending it back
Marvin Alexander Rivera Benitez I installed it today, took about 30 min. It fixed the problem, but I haven’t driven it long enough to actually see if that was the problem. I’m hoping that this will fix it completely and not be my fans like you had stated before. I will post an update in the next week or so to let you know.
I 've change my module control, is it normal that the speed of the fan is slower than the one that i replaced or does it need to reset in order to get faster? Thank you very much...
The fan speed is temperature dependent. it will run faster if the engine is hotter. Also see my video on replacing the entire fan module, in the event the controller fails again.
I have a 2005 Tribute, with the A/C on the temp would go up, loose cold, and prompt the fans to stop. The problem is it wont turn the fans back on again with the hot engine. Is the FCM busted? The thermostat is working and have replaced one fan motor which is blowing low.
Hi. thanks for checking in. That is an odd one for sure. Usually when there is a temp problem, turning the AC on will help cool the engine down! But you are seeing the opposite. So it could be the FCM. With the AC on, do both the cooling fans run? They should. Given the age of the car, the FCM is a good place to start. Keep in mind though, if your module is defective due to the fans drawing too much current, then replacing the FCM, will probably not last too long before it goes out again. I recommend both cooling fans be replaced and the FCM. However you said you already replaced one fan, so you might get lucky and the FCM will function fine. The cost of FCM is not too expensive, and a good place to start. I provide a video on replacing the cooling fan module on my channel. Not sure if it is similar to the Tribute though. good luck!
I have a 08 lancer. The fans are spinning when I turn ac on but car still overheat... the ac doesnt blow ice cold like it use to also. Can that be a bad module or ac sensor?
That sounds like you have several issues going on. 1. your AC unit is in need of service. perhaps charged, or it has a leak. 2. your car is over heating because of a thermostat malfunction, or a temp sensor. If the cooling system fans are not running all the time, and only come on when you turn AC on (which is normal for them to run), then the cooling fan module is probably not the issue.
sorry i don't know. I have not done work on the 4 cyl. But if it has a fan unit on it, then it must have a control module someplace. it may have relays in the fuse box. But in general, the 4 cyl version did not have this issue with cooling.
@@DavidTheFixerofThings Thanx for getting back to me so promptly, really appreciated. I never did find it and didn't want to deal with tracing it down. I ran a set of new relays and connected to acc. and a thermal switch on the neg. side. It works fine. My system just shut down and overheated. All gooder now though. Thanx again.
My fan doesn’t turn on at all. I believe the fuses are fine and I checked the fan motor and it’s still spinning when I hook it straight to the battery. Would it be the fan control module?
Those fans are digital (stepper motor style) you can not run them directly to DC. it will damage them. You most likely damaged the fan unit. The control module might be no good either. take a look at my fan removal video.... th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html
have you checked you fuse box? I think there is at least one if not two of them. The main one is located under the hood of the car on the right side above the battery in a black box. Its a large contractor fuse. I think there might be another one inside the car under the dash. Check those. If those are ok then perhaps you have a broken wire on the fans? Do either one of the fans come on? if neither one, then it might be a broken wire or the connections to the module are not in tight. Good luck.
You can test the fans by unplugging the control module and using a positive wire and negative wire and placing them on the clips from the module and the battery and they will spin if they work
if I am understanding what you are saying. NO you can not do this without damaging the fans! these are not standard DC motors. They are stepper type, thus the reason for a controller that can send PWM signals to the fans to pulse them, this is how the module controls the speed of the fans. You may damage the fans putting straight 12v to them.
well did you watch my video? that could be one place to start. I also have a video on replacement of the entire fan unit, which in many cases is the root cause.
@bill Bloggs does the fan run constantly while the engine is running? never turns off? if so, then it probably is the module. However, I have found on older cars that have this issue, the root cause is not the control module, but the fans themselves. As they age, they begin to draw more current than they should and the control module was not designed very well to handle this, so it burns it out. So if you change the module, the chances are good that it will burn out within a month. But you could try. also see my video on replacing the entire fan cooling system. th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html best of luck.
i need a little help idk if anyone will see this. my mazda (protege) smells like its burning my fans rarely come on and my over flow tank boils and when i turn off the car it always leaks so bad. it never gets over half on the temp guage. but my honda accord never went over half and it melted the gasket out the head lmao. so im thinking (and already ordered) a new radiator with 2 new fans. i also have a new over flow tank and will go get new hoeses. i got a new water pump and a new thermostat. is there anything i am missing before i rip it apart or somthing i should do while im already doinf this big hull.
The first thing I would check and replace is the thermostat. Then flush the radiator. You mention leak? I assume you mean radiator? if that is leaking then probably a good idea to replace it. Fans probably not the issues. but the controller for them might be! I am not familiar with the older Protege so not sure how it controlled the fans. Water pump should be replaced only when it starts to leak. No need to replace something that is not broke! good luck
i have a 2010 6 with the 3.7 v6. my fan stays on all the time. even with ignition off. it just runs until the battery is dead. any advice is appreciated!
this sounds like the control module for sure. However keep in mind, many times these blow out as a result of the fans drawing too much current. you can view my video on how to replace the entire fan assembly. You can pull the fuse out on this to bypass it until you get it replaced. However, you gamble that the engine will over heat! good luck with the repair.
The fan control module is integrated with the fans on the Mk.2 Mazda 6 (2009-2012). The entire fan assembly is replaced to fix a faulty module in that model.
@@jonshaffer5793 That is not the correct one. The control module on that car is inside the fan. THe one you listed is external to the fan assembly and the one used for the 2003-2008 model. Check STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY1919
Grab a positive and negative wire. Run it on both fan plugs and the other side place on battery posts. If there is a fan bad they will not run. If the both work they should come on one for each plug
Not necessarily if a fan unit or control module is defective. However, there could be error codes related to the cooling system. If the engine is running hot as a result of the fans NOT running correctly. Find out what the error code(s) is that is tripping the check engine light. Code readers can be borrowed from places like AutoZone and O'reilly (here in the US). They will even help you hook it up and read the codes. That will give you some clues as to where to look for the problems. Good luck.
Hey there installed a new fan control module with the help of your video but it was a defective module. If you are able to find the seller you purchased yours from and let me know?
sorry it didn't work. there are a lot of junk ones out there. I don't remember the one I bought but if you get one that has the part # on the module, it is most likely an OEM. Mine cost me about $20. what year is your car? Because after 2006, there were some slight changes so the its important you get the right moduel! Here is a link to one I just found on Amazon. It looks ligit, but only from 2003 to 2006 models. www.amazon.com/2003-2006-Mitsubishi-Outlander-1C232-19700-AJ511515YA/dp/B077WDC5ZH/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533921453&sr=1-1&keywords=mazda+6+fan+control+module
well that kinds of sucks to get a DOA module. I don't remember exactly where I bought mine from but I made sure it was an OE type that had the part number similar to what was on mine printed on the module. I would search ebay or amazon for those type. I think the company name was GlobalSource .I am pretty sure I bought mine from ebay. Are you sure it is the module and not the fans causing it to fail? You might want to check out my video on how to replace the entire fan assembly. It the fans are worn out then they will just continue to burn out your control modules....
@@ianmc7887 you could call it that. However there are actual cooling switches as well that can trigger the fans to come on. Depends on the year and make of the car. In the case of the Mazda 6, this control module IS the radiator fan switch
I bought it online. Ebay if I remember right. There are tons of them for sale. However, you want to look for one that is OEM. The first one I bought was not. It cost me approx $18. It failed. The second I bought was somewhere around $25 and it was a OEM. Search for the number that is located on the controller.
David The Fixer of Things Thank you for your quick response. Mine doesn't run after its off but it kicks on and off repeatedly. I don't think its the actual fan motor so I'll try replacing this first. Thanks!
I'm not sure where that is. It might be in the same place as a 2006. If you are referring to the coolant temp sensor? I think that is on the manifold. Its has a gray two wire connector on it. You may also want to check out my fan replacement video: th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html
@@R3alalityCh3ck . I looked this up. The control module for a 2.5L is different. here is a link to a place I found one. Expensive! www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mazda,2010,6,2.5l+l4,1444877,cooling+system,cooling+fan+control+module,12955
on the internet, there are a lot of places that sell these. try Rock auto. Or google the part number I show in the video. just be cautious that there are a lot of cheap aftermarket brands that do not last. Best to stay with an OEM approved brand. also, be aware that many times the fault of this controller is because the cooling fans have worn out and are now drawing more current than they should, and this controller does not handle this correctly (poor design), and will blow it out again. IN this case, I recommend replacing the entire cooling module. see my other video on how to do this procedure. good luck
My Mazda keeps popping these. They each only last a day or two. Sigh. I guess I'm going to have to do the bypass procedure with manual switches inside the cabin.
Ok it's the 3rd one put in it!!!!! Sick of this crap ok put a toggle switch now, after old owner put new radiator new fan thermostat. And sensors so tired of it!!!!! Its a MPV can same module.
dang that is a problem. sorry to hear about your issues. I actually had to replace my fan modules twice because the first one was the wrong type and did not work. poor quality Chinese crap. I also had to replace my control module twice, then I figured it out that I must replace BOTH of them with OE type components, and it now works like new!
If your referring to how to fix the module? there is no way. It is a sealed device, no serviceable parts. The fix is to throw it away and buy a new one. thanks.
David The Fixer of Things - no dude, you open it and fix or r/r internal demage otherwise that is a waste of time, and time is money and time too almost everything is fixable now; any one can change parts, even a 5 yrs old kid, but to fix things and know what you are doing, that's a different story bro - it's very simple, you better watch this following example so you can understand how this world really work for us: BMW ign coil cpu driver/ mosfet video repair intruction - th-cam.com/video/RO12NiE5g1E/w-d-xo.html & E36 immo by pass/ or r/r with older brown bosh ecm test and beyond instructional video - th-cam.com/video/pnR7QL2J0A8/w-d-xo.html
@@facesmasher4216 Thanks for your comments. so let me educate you a little bit "bro". I have been an engineer for about 30 years. In my line of work, we learned in the R&D world that it is not cost effective to "troubleshoot" down to the component level on low cost items such as this. Secondly, I do my videos for the weekend mechanics that may not know much about electronics, and therefore I do not generally go into depth with them. Even though I know the cause and solution of the failed part. Yes, I could have spent an hour or two tearing this unit apart and troubleshooting it, and then maybe, if I happen to find that the defective component is NOT a surface mount, and I could de-solder it, I could have. Then I would need to search online for a discrete component to buy. order it, and then wait for it to arrive. Time is money "bro" and it is not cost effective in this day and age to "fix" at this level. My time is worth a lot more than this controller is worth fixing. When I was first starting out in electronics I would tear things apart and fix them. It was fun, and I learned, but I have been there, done that. don't need to anymore... thanks again, and have fun "fixing" things.
Thank you for the info and the video David! I just replaced the module on my son's 2005 Mazda6 and it stopped the fan from running 24/7. Pretty easy job. Be patient getting off the old clips on the module and the inside nut holding the module in place. If you have a ratcheting 10MM box wrench, that is ideal. I got my part online. Prices were all over the place. I got mine from 1A Auto for $65. Job took me about 30-40 minutes to complete.
For future reference the standard current for the cooling fans on these models is between 11.8 and 14.8 amps.
My mazda 6 GG 2.0 2005 will turn on fan when 104degree, how do i change fan rotate when 100degree?
To check to see if the fans are still serviceable you can measure the amps when running. If the bearings are going out the fans will draw more amps. A new fan unit only costs around $100 so you might do well to replace it as well if you need to replace the fan control module.
yes absolutely, you can do this. However, many DIYers do not have sufficient equipment (DMM, or amp meter) and means to tap into the fan wiring harness. But if a person wanted to do this, they would need to put their DMM into the wiring harness in series and make sure the DMM can measure in Amperes. In my other video I explain how to replace the entire fan module unit, which is a pain to do, but can be done. Thanks for your comments!
My amp measuring device of choice is a relatively cheap clamp-on amprobe. No need to remove insulation, just clamp around the single hot wire. $20 buys a good enough one on Ebay. It would be good to know the specs on the fans. I haven't been able to find them but I;m sure they're out there somewhere. Thanks for your videos!
I am having problems with the fans, not sure what, car has been over heating but temperature gauges don't show it, another thing when u cut on the air conditioner, the fans aren't coming on, any help would greatly be appreciated
Mine is doing that now! Do you remember what it ended up being?
Where did you get you coolant fan control module mine is bad in Mazda and I need to replace it.I looked at some places and its 71.00
read my description above for details. but you can google that part # and find lots of suppliers. some are cheap and won't last. others "OE" type will. However, you probably will eventually need to replace the entire fan module. See my other video on how to do that.
I been having issues with my car that keeps overheating, does this might also fix it? Because i do hear the fan sometimes comes on sometimes it doesnt.
I would check the thermostat first it might be stuck closed. and then check the temperature sensors. Also check to make sure the coolant is clean and reservoir topped off. It is normal for the fans to cycle on and off when the car is real hot. Its when they stay on or never turn on is when you have a problem.
Great video, I’m having the same issue in my 08 as well. Will be ordering a new module tonight, hopefully this will be a fix for the fans constantly running. Again very helpful video. Thanks!!!
thanks. You may also want to check out my video on replacing the cooling fan unit. I have found that the majority of the time, the module goes bad because the cooling fans are worn and drawing more current than they should. Unfortunately the module was not designed very well and has no current limiting on it, and therefore burns out. So, changing out your module will fix it probably for a month and then the module will be damaged. :( Unless you get lucky and it really is just a defective module that was not damaged by the worn fan motors.... Good luck. here is the link: th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html
David The Fixer of Things Hey thanks for the video. Would you put the link from the seller you bought yours from? because I bought one and it was defective so I'm sending it back
Marvin Alexander Rivera Benitez I bought mine from Rock Auto. Was roughly $60 with shipping
Possom Point is everything working properly in the one you ordered ?
Marvin Alexander Rivera Benitez I installed it today, took about 30 min. It fixed the problem, but I haven’t driven it long enough to actually see if that was the problem. I’m hoping that this will fix it completely and not be my fans like you had stated before. I will post an update in the next week or so to let you know.
I 've change my module control, is it normal that the speed of the fan is slower than the one that i replaced or does it need to reset in order to get faster? Thank you very much...
The fan speed is temperature dependent. it will run faster if the engine is hotter. Also see my video on replacing the entire fan module, in the event the controller fails again.
I have a 2005 Tribute, with the A/C on the temp would go up, loose cold, and prompt the fans to stop. The problem is it wont turn the fans back on again with the hot engine. Is the FCM busted? The thermostat is working and have replaced one fan motor which is blowing low.
Hi. thanks for checking in. That is an odd one for sure. Usually when there is a temp problem, turning the AC on will help cool the engine down! But you are seeing the opposite. So it could be the FCM. With the AC on, do both the cooling fans run? They should. Given the age of the car, the FCM is a good place to start. Keep in mind though, if your module is defective due to the fans drawing too much current, then replacing the FCM, will probably not last too long before it goes out again. I recommend both cooling fans be replaced and the FCM. However you said you already replaced one fan, so you might get lucky and the FCM will function fine. The cost of FCM is not too expensive, and a good place to start. I provide a video on replacing the cooling fan module on my channel. Not sure if it is similar to the Tribute though. good luck!
I have a 08 lancer. The fans are spinning when I turn ac on but car still overheat... the ac doesnt blow ice cold like it use to also. Can that be a bad module or ac sensor?
That sounds like you have several issues going on. 1. your AC unit is in need of service. perhaps charged, or it has a leak. 2. your car is over heating because of a thermostat malfunction, or a temp sensor. If the cooling system fans are not running all the time, and only come on when you turn AC on (which is normal for them to run), then the cooling fan module is probably not the issue.
Any idea where module is located on a 2005 mazda 6, 4 cylinder? I do t see it where yours is. I figured it was under the air box...nope! Any idea?
sorry i don't know. I have not done work on the 4 cyl. But if it has a fan unit on it, then it must have a control module someplace. it may have relays in the fuse box. But in general, the 4 cyl version did not have this issue with cooling.
@@DavidTheFixerofThings Thanx for getting back to me so promptly, really appreciated. I never did find it and didn't want to deal with tracing it down. I ran a set of new relays and connected to acc. and a thermal switch on the neg. side. It works fine. My system just shut down and overheated. All gooder now though. Thanx again.
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My fan doesn’t turn on at all. I believe the fuses are fine and I checked the fan motor and it’s still spinning when I hook it straight to the battery. Would it be the fan control module?
Those fans are digital (stepper motor style) you can not run them directly to DC. it will damage them. You most likely damaged the fan unit. The control module might be no good either. take a look at my fan removal video.... th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html
hi need some help heŕe i already replace the module on auxilliary fan but still not working,
have you checked you fuse box? I think there is at least one if not two of them. The main one is located under the hood of the car on the right side above the battery in a black box. Its a large contractor fuse. I think there might be another one inside the car under the dash. Check those. If those are ok then perhaps you have a broken wire on the fans? Do either one of the fans come on? if neither one, then it might be a broken wire or the connections to the module are not in tight. Good luck.
You can test the fans by unplugging the control module and using a positive wire and negative wire and placing them on the clips from the module and the battery and they will spin if they work
if I am understanding what you are saying. NO you can not do this without damaging the fans! these are not standard DC motors. They are stepper type, thus the reason for a controller that can send PWM signals to the fans to pulse them, this is how the module controls the speed of the fans. You may damage the fans putting straight 12v to them.
would this be the same on a speed3?
Got a $15 ebay jobbie, lasted 3 months! Went with a Gates brand 2nd time around.
Can someone please tell me me how to fix the fan on after turning off car,in the Mazda MPV 2006
well did you watch my video? that could be one place to start. I also have a video on replacement of the entire fan unit, which in many cases is the root cause.
@bill Bloggs does the fan run constantly while the engine is running? never turns off? if so, then it probably is the module. However, I have found on older cars that have this issue, the root cause is not the control module, but the fans themselves. As they age, they begin to draw more current than they should and the control module was not designed very well to handle this, so it burns it out. So if you change the module, the chances are good that it will burn out within a month. But you could try. also see my video on replacing the entire fan cooling system. th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html best of luck.
i need a little help idk if anyone will see this. my mazda (protege) smells like its burning my fans rarely come on and my over flow tank boils and when i turn off the car it always leaks so bad. it never gets over half on the temp guage. but my honda accord never went over half and it melted the gasket out the head lmao. so im thinking (and already ordered) a new radiator with 2 new fans. i also have a new over flow tank and will go get new hoeses. i got a new water pump and a new thermostat. is there anything i am missing before i rip it apart or somthing i should do while im already doinf this big hull.
The first thing I would check and replace is the thermostat. Then flush the radiator. You mention leak? I assume you mean radiator? if that is leaking then probably a good idea to replace it. Fans probably not the issues. but the controller for them might be! I am not familiar with the older Protege so not sure how it controlled the fans. Water pump should be replaced only when it starts to leak. No need to replace something that is not broke! good luck
Also make sure ur coolant resivoir cap is sealing good and tight
i have a 2010 6 with the 3.7 v6. my fan stays on all the time. even with ignition off. it just runs until the battery is dead. any advice is appreciated!
this sounds like the control module for sure. However keep in mind, many times these blow out as a result of the fans drawing too much current. you can view my video on how to replace the entire fan assembly. You can pull the fuse out on this to bypass it until you get it replaced. However, you gamble that the engine will over heat! good luck with the repair.
The fan control module is integrated with the fans on the Mk.2 Mazda 6 (2009-2012). The entire fan assembly is replaced to fix a faulty module in that model.
@@FeelGoodND rockauto lists a fan control module for 57 dollars. for a 2010 6 with 3.7. are they wrong?
@@jonshaffer5793 That is not the correct one.
The control module on that car is inside the fan. THe one you listed is external to the fan assembly and the one used for the 2003-2008 model.
Check STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY1919
@@FeelGoodND thanks for the advice. idk why rock auto has parts listed for cars that won't work with said parts.
Thanks man it helps me a lot. Now I know what to do with mine.
hi. when you disconect the temp sensor and the fans start working that means the module is ok ?
Hmm. well interesting. Most likely your module is probably good and your temperature sensor is defective.
the sensor is fine i just disconectid to check the module and the fan. thank you
Grab a positive and negative wire. Run it on both fan plugs and the other side place on battery posts. If there is a fan bad they will not run. If the both work they should come on one for each plug
Would there be an engine light if it’s bad?
Not necessarily if a fan unit or control module is defective. However, there could be error codes related to the cooling system. If the engine is running hot as a result of the fans NOT running correctly. Find out what the error code(s) is that is tripping the check engine light. Code readers can be borrowed from places like AutoZone and O'reilly (here in the US). They will even help you hook it up and read the codes. That will give you some clues as to where to look for the problems. Good luck.
Hey there installed a new fan control module with the help of your video but it was a defective module. If you are able to find the seller you purchased yours from and let me know?
sorry it didn't work. there are a lot of junk ones out there. I don't remember the one I bought but if you get one that has the part # on the module, it is most likely an OEM. Mine cost me about $20. what year is your car? Because after 2006, there were some slight changes so the its important you get the right moduel!
Here is a link to one I just found on Amazon. It looks ligit, but only from 2003 to 2006 models. www.amazon.com/2003-2006-Mitsubishi-Outlander-1C232-19700-AJ511515YA/dp/B077WDC5ZH/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1533921453&sr=1-1&keywords=mazda+6+fan+control+module
if you have a 2008 or newer Mazda, then make sure the module you buy is for this year, as previous years are slightly different.
David The Fixer of Things thank you!
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well that kinds of sucks to get a DOA module. I don't remember exactly where I bought mine from but I made sure it was an OE type that had the part number similar to what was on mine printed on the module. I would search ebay or amazon for those type. I think the company name was GlobalSource .I am pretty sure I bought mine from ebay. Are you sure it is the module and not the fans causing it to fail? You might want to check out my video on how to replace the entire fan assembly. It the fans are worn out then they will just continue to burn out your control modules....
Hi there - This is called a cooling fan resistor right?
Hi, No. It is a controller. There are active electronics in this module that control the velocity of the fan. It does not act like a resistor at all.
@@DavidTheFixerofThings is it the same as the radiator fan switch?
@@ianmc7887 you could call it that. However there are actual cooling switches as well that can trigger the fans to come on. Depends on the year and make of the car. In the case of the Mazda 6, this control module IS the radiator fan switch
@@DavidTheFixerofThings thank you for the reply!
Where did you buy this for $18? My local store is charging $87?
I bought it online. Ebay if I remember right. There are tons of them for sale. However, you want to look for one that is OEM. The first one I bought was not. It cost me approx $18. It failed. The second I bought was somewhere around $25 and it was a OEM. Search for the number that is located on the controller.
David The Fixer of Things Thank you for your quick response. Mine doesn't run after its off but it kicks on and off repeatedly. I don't think its the actual fan motor so I'll try replacing this first. Thanks!
yeah if it is constantly turning on and off for no apparent reason, then I would start with the FCM. good luck. hope it fixes it!
temperature sensor location mazda 6 v6 2007. Please
I'm not sure where that is. It might be in the same place as a 2006. If you are referring to the coolant temp sensor? I think that is on the manifold. Its has a gray two wire connector on it. You may also want to check out my fan replacement video: th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html
I have a 2010 mazda 6 i can not find the relay anywhere
2.5L
this video is for a V6.0 liter. Sorry I don't know where it would be on a 2.5L, and I am not sure they would be the same
@@DavidTheFixerofThings was wondering if you knew. Thanks
@@R3alalityCh3ck . I looked this up. The control module for a 2.5L is different. here is a link to a place I found one. Expensive! www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mazda,2010,6,2.5l+l4,1444877,cooling+system,cooling+fan+control+module,12955
@@DavidTheFixerofThings It is located inside the fan assembly.
Where did you order this part???
on the internet, there are a lot of places that sell these. try Rock auto. Or google the part number I show in the video. just be cautious that there are a lot of cheap aftermarket brands that do not last. Best to stay with an OEM approved brand. also, be aware that many times the fault of this controller is because the cooling fans have worn out and are now drawing more current than they should, and this controller does not handle this correctly (poor design), and will blow it out again. IN this case, I recommend replacing the entire cooling module. see my other video on how to do this procedure. good luck
good job David thanks!
thanks for the info I'm changing mine tomorrow 👌👍✌🖖💪🤘☝
Yes yes yes!!!! My car will shut up now thank u..
I'm so excited for mine to shut up too! Lol, today someone told me at work I left my car on... ugh. Soooo embarrassing. Stupid fan runs FOREVER.
My Mazda keeps popping these. They each only last a day or two. Sigh. I guess I'm going to have to do the bypass procedure with manual switches inside the cabin.
The reason it keeps popping them is the fans are bad and are pulling to many amps. You have to replace the fans also.
see my video on replacing the fan units. th-cam.com/video/ZnONA3GdpGY/w-d-xo.html
Ok it's the 3rd one put in it!!!!! Sick of this crap ok put a toggle switch now, after old owner put new radiator new fan thermostat. And sensors so tired of it!!!!! Its a MPV can same module.
dang that is a problem. sorry to hear about your issues. I actually had to replace my fan modules twice because the first one was the wrong type and did not work. poor quality Chinese crap. I also had to replace my control module twice, then I figured it out that I must replace BOTH of them with OE type components, and it now works like new!
so you are not going to show how to fix it?
If your referring to how to fix the module? there is no way. It is a sealed device, no serviceable parts. The fix is to throw it away and buy a new one. thanks.
David The Fixer of Things - no dude, you open it and fix or r/r internal demage otherwise that is a waste of time, and time is money and time too
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@@facesmasher4216 Thanks for your comments. so let me educate you a little bit "bro". I have been an engineer for about 30 years. In my line of work, we learned in the R&D world that it is not cost effective to "troubleshoot" down to the component level on low cost items such as this. Secondly, I do my videos for the weekend mechanics that may not know much about electronics, and therefore I do not generally go into depth with them. Even though I know the cause and solution of the failed part. Yes, I could have spent an hour or two tearing this unit apart and troubleshooting it, and then maybe, if I happen to find that the defective component is NOT a surface mount, and I could de-solder it, I could have. Then I would need to search online for a discrete component to buy. order it, and then wait for it to arrive. Time is money "bro" and it is not cost effective in this day and age to "fix" at this level. My time is worth a lot more than this controller is worth fixing. When I was first starting out in electronics I would tear things apart and fix them. It was fun, and I learned, but I have been there, done that. don't need to anymore... thanks again, and have fun "fixing" things.
الان فقط ممکنه یونیت فن معیوب باشه. یخورده علمی تر و فنی تر جلو برو. زیادی به خودت زحمت میدی.