Kia Stinger CK: Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cooling System / Cooling Fan

Components and components location
Components

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

1. Radiator
2. Cooling fan assembly
3. Reservoir tank


[DC motor type]

1. Cooling fan
2. Cooling fan motor
3. Cooling fan shroud
4. Cooling fan controller
5. Reservoir tank


Description and operation
Description

The cooling fan operates in 2 stages (HIGH/LOW). The engine control module (ECM) controls the cooling fan according to the coolant temperature, vehicle speed and A/C operation.

Specifications
Specification

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

Items
Specification
Fan type
Puller
Fan speed control method
PWM
Air flow rate [m³/h (yd³/h)]
3,500 (4,578) - 8 % min.
Fan speed (rpm)
2,500 ± 8 %
Current (A)
46.0 + 10 % max.

[DC motor type]

Items
Specification
Fan type
Puller
Fan speed control method
PWM
Air flow rate [m³/h (yd³/h)]
2,600 (3,401) - 8 % min.
Fan speed (rpm)
2,000 ± 8 %
Current (A)
23.3 + 10 % max.

Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

[DC motor type]

Repair procedures
Removal and Installation

Cooling Fan Assembly

1.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.

Remove the front strut bar (A).

[RH]

[LH]

3.

Remove the reservoir tank.

(Refer to Cooling System - "Reservoir Tank")

4.

Disconnect the cooling fan connector (A).

[BLDC (Brushless DC) motor type]

[DC motor type]

5.

Remove the front bumper assembly.

(Refer to body (Interior and Exterior) - "Front Bumper Assembly")

6.

Remove the cooling fan assembly mounting bolts (A).

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 7.8 N·m (0.5 - 0.8 kgf·m, 3.6 - 5.8 lb·ft, 43.4 - 69.4 lb·in)

7.

Remove the cooling fan assembly (A).
8.

Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.

Cooling Fan Controller (PWM) [Only DC motor type]

1.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2.

Disconnect the cooling fan controller (PWM) connector (A) and cooling fan motor connector (B).
3.

Remove the cooling fan controller (PWM) (A).

Tightening torque :

4.9 - 8.3 N·m (0.50 - 0.85 kgf·m, 3.6 - 6.1 lb·ft, 43.4 - 73.8 lb·in)

4.

Install the other parts in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly

[Only DC motor type]

1.

Remove the cooling fan (A) from the cooling fan assembly.

Tightening torque :

2.8 - 3.2 N·m (0.28 - 0.33 kgf·m, 2.03 - 2.39 lb·ft, 24.3 - 28.6 lb·in)

2.

Disconnect the fan motor connector (A).
3.

Remove the fan motor (A) from the cooling fan shroud.

Tightening torque :

3.9 - 5.9 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb·ft, 34.7 - 52.1 lb·in)

4.

Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Inspection

Fan Motor

1.

Disconnect the fan motor connector from the resistor.

2.

Connect the battery voltage to the "+" terminal and ground to "-" terminal.

3.

Check the cooling fan motor operates well.

Coolant

Radiator

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