condenser cooling fan motor
Winching
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From: IL
Don't buy used.. These motors live in a very rough enviroment and why buy used when you can get a new unit for such a low price.
Three Wheeling
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From: Keedysville, Maryland
Three Wheeling
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Keedysville, Maryland
Here are the details from my write-up. It is a PM9116 and I have the box beside so I know this is the one. You will need to remove a bit of plastic from the backside of the fan so it doesn't rub on the shroud as described below.
I search around looking for the Part Number to replace the electric motor. XRacer or RacerX had suggested that a Four Season 35110 motor would work. So I ordered one from Advanced Auto Parts for $71.00 delivered knowing if it didn't work the most I'd be out is $10 buck for shipping. Had some problems with the order and wanted to get the job done so I called O'reilly's and they told me the Siemens VDO brand PM9116(also available from amazone for $63.00) was the same and that they could have me two unit the next day so I placed the order and they met the price of Advanced. The VDO unit looks identical to the stock motor removed and I would suggest these over the others listed. I also ran across thes PN's after the fact on another forum AC Delco - 1580341 / NAPA- BK 6552105 /.
On the install, using a dremel tool and a drum sanding wheel (Pic atached), you'll need to sand off about 1/16" off the back side of the plastic fan hub material because the new motors shaft is a bit shorter and the fan will rub on the shroud if you don't. You'll need to cut the connecters off your old unit and install on the replacement motor. Red and Black are commonly Positive and white and Blue tend to be Negative. If you get the polarity incorrect, the worst case is your fan will spin the wrong way. After you get it wired up make sure the the fan is moving the air toward the engine. If your not sure take a paper towel and see that the fan wants to suck it in. If your motor is sieze you've also blown your #5 40amp fuse located in engine compartment fuse box. From start to finish your looking at about and 1.5 hours on this job.
I search around looking for the Part Number to replace the electric motor. XRacer or RacerX had suggested that a Four Season 35110 motor would work. So I ordered one from Advanced Auto Parts for $71.00 delivered knowing if it didn't work the most I'd be out is $10 buck for shipping. Had some problems with the order and wanted to get the job done so I called O'reilly's and they told me the Siemens VDO brand PM9116(also available from amazone for $63.00) was the same and that they could have me two unit the next day so I placed the order and they met the price of Advanced. The VDO unit looks identical to the stock motor removed and I would suggest these over the others listed. I also ran across thes PN's after the fact on another forum AC Delco - 1580341 / NAPA- BK 6552105 /.
On the install, using a dremel tool and a drum sanding wheel (Pic atached), you'll need to sand off about 1/16" off the back side of the plastic fan hub material because the new motors shaft is a bit shorter and the fan will rub on the shroud if you don't. You'll need to cut the connecters off your old unit and install on the replacement motor. Red and Black are commonly Positive and white and Blue tend to be Negative. If you get the polarity incorrect, the worst case is your fan will spin the wrong way. After you get it wired up make sure the the fan is moving the air toward the engine. If your not sure take a paper towel and see that the fan wants to suck it in. If your motor is sieze you've also blown your #5 40amp fuse located in engine compartment fuse box. From start to finish your looking at about and 1.5 hours on this job.
Winching
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Your Very Well!!! Happy to Contribute. Should late you another 10 years...
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4th Gear
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Last night I went out on a short errand. It was cool (71F on the dashboard thermometer) and I had the windows down and A/C off. I noticed at my stop and when I returned home that the condenser cooling fan motor was running. It probably ran the whole time. Does that sound right?
Overlanding
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Nashville, TN
The VDO brand PM9116 looks different than what came off my 2003 DII (looking at pictures). The AC Delco 1580341 looks more like mine (which crosses over to the Four Seasons 35110 and the VDO PM9128).
Update: Just bought the VDO PM9128 from AutoZone $70.00. Swopped out the pigtails. Other than that they're exactly alike. I did have to paint the backside of the fan motor (which faces forward) flat black because it was a shiny galvanized metal which would have been noticeable on an all black front end.
Update: Just bought the VDO PM9128 from AutoZone $70.00. Swopped out the pigtails. Other than that they're exactly alike. I did have to paint the backside of the fan motor (which faces forward) flat black because it was a shiny galvanized metal which would have been noticeable on an all black front end.
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Drifting
Joined: May 2015
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From: flEAST Coast
Just installed a replacement AC condenser fan Motor. Reused the original fan blades and housing. Bought the Four Seasons 35110 from RockAuto ($136.00 shipped). The connector wiring on the new motor is a black wire and a blue wire - same as the connector on the D2.
Snip of the stock connector from the old fan motor and splice/solder to the new fan motor.
***** BLACK wire from the new fan motor goes to the BLUE wire on the stock plug. BLUE wire from the new fan motor goes to the BLACK wire on the stock plug. *****
There are directions on top of the new 35110 fan motor for wire connections and fan rotation.
When the fan assembly has been re-installed the blades should turn CCW and suck air in towards the engine.
Easy way to check is to hold a sheet of paper up to the grill when the fan is on. If it gets sucked in towards the fan and held onto the grill - you did it correctly.
If it gets blown away from the grill and falls. Rewire the fan connections.
Snip of the stock connector from the old fan motor and splice/solder to the new fan motor.
***** BLACK wire from the new fan motor goes to the BLUE wire on the stock plug. BLUE wire from the new fan motor goes to the BLACK wire on the stock plug. *****
There are directions on top of the new 35110 fan motor for wire connections and fan rotation.
When the fan assembly has been re-installed the blades should turn CCW and suck air in towards the engine.
Easy way to check is to hold a sheet of paper up to the grill when the fan is on. If it gets sucked in towards the fan and held onto the grill - you did it correctly.
If it gets blown away from the grill and falls. Rewire the fan connections.
Mudding
Joined: May 2014
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From: Al Ain, UAE
When mine died last week, I discovered that the fan motor out of a 1998-2001 Jeep Cherokee was a near perfect fit. The only modifications required were changing the electrical connector and putting a small washer between the motor and the fan blades to ensure clearance.
It was much cheaper than the genuine Landrover one and much easier to find here.
It was much cheaper than the genuine Landrover one and much easier to find here.
Three Wheeling
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: South Texas
hi .. just for the record... I bought this one....
Engine Cooling Fan Motor Right TYC 630260 Fits 98 99 Toyota Corolla | eBay
It is a perfecr fit... just cut the connector from the old fan.. and adapt it to the new motor..
the new motor has two wires
red wire.... goes to earth/ground...
white wire... goes to battery/ 12V
thats it.... simple..
Engine Cooling Fan Motor Right TYC 630260 Fits 98 99 Toyota Corolla | eBay
It is a perfecr fit... just cut the connector from the old fan.. and adapt it to the new motor..
the new motor has two wires
red wire.... goes to earth/ground...
white wire... goes to battery/ 12V
thats it.... simple..
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