IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present) Discussion about the 2014+ model IS models

Cooling fan module

Old Feb 6, 2020 | 02:33 PM
  #1  
fugaisi420's Avatar
fugaisi420
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 24
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default Cooling fan module

Decided to try out a new module sold on ebay. Aftermarket. Does anyone know if these have to be programmed or are the aftermarket ones supposed to work fine?
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2020 | 02:50 PM
  #2  
Sasnuke's Avatar
Sasnuke
Lexus Test Driver
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,260
Likes: 1,752
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Default

The OEM modules are not programmed to the vehicle. I would assume the aftermarket are no different.
I'm assuming you've dealt with German cars before where everything has to be programmed to the vehicle including the floor mats lol (just kidding about the floor mats)
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2020 | 03:58 PM
  #3  
fugaisi420's Avatar
fugaisi420
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 24
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

Lol yea I sell parts just parted out an Audi a4 and audi q7 so I dont trust not even my grandma with aftermarket parts. I tried to look up a wiring diagram for this but the one on the forums doesnt specify were the wires go I'm guessing those dont matter either. I'm talking about the module power plug 3 wire white, white and black and green(cam signal) the other 2 are constant and ground
Reply
Old Feb 7, 2020 | 04:10 AM
  #4  
Sasnuke's Avatar
Sasnuke
Lexus Test Driver
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 6,260
Likes: 1,752
From: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Default

Originally Posted by fugaisi420
Lol yea I sell parts just parted out an Audi a4 and audi q7 so I dont trust not even my grandma with aftermarket parts. I tried to look up a wiring diagram for this but the one on the forums doesnt specify were the wires go I'm guessing those dont matter either. I'm talking about the module power plug 3 wire white, white and black and green(cam signal) the other 2 are constant and ground
Generally the wiring diagrams only go to the component connector...so if after the connector there is a short harness that goes to the actual component you won't see that in the diagram.
For instance an ABS sensor...if the sensor has a lead on it that goes to a remote connection to the vehicle harness the wiring diagram will only show up to that remote connection...that lead is considered part of the sensor and therefore not shown in the diagram.
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2020 | 06:19 AM
  #5  
fugaisi420's Avatar
fugaisi420
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 24
Likes: 1
From: Florida
Default

Originally Posted by Sasnuke
Generally the wiring diagrams only go to the component connector...so if after the connector there is a short harness that goes to the actual component you won't see that in the diagram.
For instance an ABS sensor...if the sensor has a lead on it that goes to a remote connection to the vehicle harness the wiring diagram will only show up to that remote connection...that lead is considered part of the sensor and therefore not shown in the diagram.
figured it out the aftermarket module does work ($22) compared to the oem one that is $150. My fans are staying on all the time so I still purchased the OEM one and will be changing the relay today which should solve it
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Flskim906
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
3
May 30, 2019 09:15 PM
VJ RC51
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
11
Sep 21, 2005 12:14 AM
ViPeRHunTeR
SC - 1st Gen (1992-2000)
4
Jun 1, 2003 11:02 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:29 AM.