ACURA 2000 TL 3.2L
ACURA 2001 CL 3.2L
PART #’s 13835 - 13836
Condition: Discharged battery.
Probable Cause: The radiator and/or condenser fan relay has failed. If the radiator fan and/or the condenser fan run continuously when the engine is off, the battery may be discharged.
Diagnosis: If the battery is discharged and there is no apparent reason, remove the radiator fan and condenser fan relays from the under hood fuse/relay box, and shake them one at a time. If you hear a rattle coming from either relay, go to the Repair Procedure below.
If the fan(s) run continuously with the ignition switch off, install known good relay(s) and verify that the fan(s) stops. If the fan(s) stop with the known good relay(s), go to the Repair Procedure below.
*Note: If the coolant temperature is high (above 185 degrees F) when the ignition is switched off, the fan(s) will run automatically for about 15 minutes.
If the battery is discharged and the relay(s) are good, troubleshoot other possible causes.
Repair Procedure: Remove and replace the radiator fan and condenser fan relays in the under hood fuse/relay box. Refer to page 10-15 of the 1999-2001 3.2 TL service manual or page 10-13 of the 2001 3.2 CL service manual.
Turn off the A/C, start the engine and let it warm up. Make sure the fans cycle on and off when the engine reaches normal operating temperature.