Great video - had both go out on my wife's 2007 EX. This video helped me tremendously with the correct procedure and saved me a ton of time.

I would just like to point out to anyone that may not have easy access to a lift or jack for that splash shield, both fans can be taken out without removing the T-bar. The condenser fan can be wiggled out with only loosening the top portion of the bar and the rad fan can be removed easily by removing the battery tray

@scratchoffgal2016

4 жыл бұрын

Diragonoman thanks for that tip! I have to replace my fan soon

@WanderlustmanC

11 ай бұрын

Except can't get the two white clips on the fan holding the one small wire to the bottom of the fan.

Did it exactly how you did on the video except instead of taking off the radiator hose I barely shimmied the drivers side fan out the spot where the passenger side fan was. Thank you.

EXCELLENT video! Tested both fans -BOTH motors dead! Ordered them on Amazon and replaced both within an hour. Lifting is highly recommended for ease of access. The clips were the most time consuming. Thank you so much.

@APDTY

6 жыл бұрын

Valarie Vanse awesome, great job and thanks for watching!!

@enriqueflores4094

5 жыл бұрын

how do I know if they are working or not? thanks.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894

Жыл бұрын

@@enriqueflores4094 Turn the key to on (you don't need to start the car), and then turn the heater fan knob and AC on also... so you can feel air coming out of the vents. Then go look under the hood, to see if both the radiator fan (driver's side) and the condenser fan (passenger side) are spinning. Of course, be careful not to stick your fingers near the fan blades... just look and listen for them. If those fans aren't spinning, then something is wrong. Check for voltage at the connectors. If you have about 12 volts at the fan connectors, while the heater fan knob/AC is turned on, then your radiator fan or condenser fan is dead. If you don't have 12 volts at the connector, then work backwards to the relays and fuses in the fuse box under the hood. You could have more than one problem to fix, all at the same time.

Thank you so much for posting this, I changed both fans on my 2009 Element with ease thanks to this video and the comments left by everyone. I completely agree with Valarie as the most time consuming part was removing all the clips from the undercarriage splash shield. A couple things I would recommend to a non-mechanic type is to definitely pick up a pair of $9 mechanix gloves from home depot or wallmart, you'll save yourself about 20 minutes of cleaning up. *if it's too hot grab an lava bar of soap or a pumice type cleaning agent as all that brake dust and grime will get everywhere! Also if you remove the T-bar- be sure that's the first thing you attach as I attached the top portion (although not tightened) only to realize the T-bar was stuck on the wrong side of the mounting plate it connects to underneath . =| Lastly, like @ssippishark said, you don't have to detach the radiator hose... just take the passenger side fan out first and then gently work the drivers side fan towards where the passengers side fan was and remove the same way. It will take some tilting & rotating, as already noted ,but be patient cause it's much better than having to add/replace coolant and clean up any that spilled. I was quoted $600 to replace both fans, but know this - I already knew both fans were bad, always start trouble shooting with the relays/fuses. My parts were roughly $125, shipped with prime, and took me alil over an hour. I would say on a scale of 1-10 DIY project it's a 5 or 6 depending on how mechanically inclined you are. Just watch the video carefully and if you have difficulty removing the cables under the engine, be patient, they have tabs that need to be depressed- it may take a flat head screwdriver if you have fat fingers like me. * make sure you push each connection point completely in until you hear a snap when reinstalling!!! Good luck!!! ****Will reply once the fans give or if anything goes wrong.

@APDTY

5 жыл бұрын

Junior Catacutan awesome, thanks for watching and leaving a great comment that will help others, we appreciate it!!

@scratchoffgal2016

4 жыл бұрын

Junior Catacutan another good tip for dirty hands... rub hands with dawn dish soap WITHOUT water first. Use a good amount. Then after a min or so rinse off with water 🤗👍

completed in 15 minutes. I only changed the Radiator fan and did not have to detach the battery. Helpful video thank you.

@justalex6989

6 жыл бұрын

Paul Giroux did you just work around everything and not remove any splash guards?

Thanks for posting this tutorial. Had to replace both fans on my 2005 Element. Saved me lots of money.

@APDTY

6 жыл бұрын

Ch3rishYourLif3 awesome, thanks for watching

Just changed the condenser fan for my 2003 Element today, No need to remove those harness, just move the T-shape frame to make more room for 1. reach down to release the little wire clip, 2. let the fan have more space to come out.

I may have missed it, But are both fans for the radiator? Because my A/C starts blowing hot when the temperature starts going up also

Thanks for this. I was able to replace my fans with this walkthrough

Great video. Glad to have saved $800 by doing it myself!

@cititube

3 жыл бұрын

Just in case you see this ... how did you determine that both fans were bad?

thanks guys!!! it realy hepls with my element i did by my self!!

You most likely need to remove the lower splash shield to get at the two bottom wire clips. Otherwise you risk breaking them. Also, as long as you have the lower splash shield off you can undue the lower nut along with the upper nuts to allow the "T" bar to float free. Once it can float free (no need to disconnect it and pull it out like in the video) you can wiggle the old condenser out. On my new channel I talk a lot about maintaining a Honda Element. Feel free to check it out.

@WanderlustmanC

11 ай бұрын

Taking off that splash guard is a nightmare with the 5000 stupid plastic clips! What a hassle just for two stupid clips on a two bolt fan. Been screwing with these two white clips from above for 90 minutes! Not to mention the splash guard removal to get at the one bolt T-bar.

@TheSwitzAutomotive

11 ай бұрын

@@WanderlustmanC I've done it so many times I can take the splash guard off in 10 minutes and put it back on in 10 minutes... still not fun, but it's better than trying to get at that stuff from above. Thanks for commenting. You can learn a lot more on my channel, The Switz... take care and good luck.

OK that's has been so helpful thanks.

good tutorial...! thanks a lot

Might be a good time to also replace the temperature sensor near the bottom of the radiator.

@r0ckymountainhi

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but Ive never seen one go bad in my 4 years as a mechanic, on any car. I've only seen where lack of coolant makes the sensor read funny, and causes issues. I'd just reuse it.

@livetoinspireall2755

Жыл бұрын

I replaced mine on my '08 Element, '92 309zx,and '99 Saturn SL1.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894

Жыл бұрын

At the bottom of the radiator is a radiator fan SWITCH. The coolant temperature SENSOR is on the engine, not the radiator. A lot of people confuse the two, or don't realize that they're different. It makes ordering parts complicated.

This is a great video. I really appreciate how you filmed and put this together. I have to do this next weekend. How did you determine that both fans were bad?

@richardcase1653

2 жыл бұрын

If neither fan runs with A/C on they are suspect. Easiest way to tell is disconnect the 2 wire connectors and check for power with the A/C on. They should have battery power 12.5-14 volts on the side connected to the wiring harness. You can double check by hot wiring the fan side of the connector from the battery. If nothing happens you are sure they are dead. BTW if you have no power to the fans when the A/C is on, you have a different problem.

Just a heads up, pull the radiator mounts and hood latch, don’t need to pull the rad support. They slide right out.

Which way should the motor fan should blow the air when on, toward the radiator or toward the motor?

I want to know how to take out the radiator on Honda elements 2003 ex

A just bought a Honda Element a month back or so, I noticed today that the fan was dead; The temp sensor reads heat but it does not overheat. Has Damaged been done by a lack of fan you think?

@richardcase1653

2 жыл бұрын

If the car has not been overheated, is should be fine. Both of my fans were dead and A/C blew more or less ambient temp at idle. But water temp did not overheat at idle, barely moved. Apparently my cooling system is in really good shape. This was at 88° ambient temp. With dead fans, watch out in stop and go or idling for temp to go up. Driving along, plenty of air is going through radiator, and A/C will get cold and temp will stabilize at normal.

Great video....my 2007 Element looks the same.....I cannot get the lower wires to disconnect on the condenser fan..can you please elaborate on how to unplug both sets on the bottom of the condensor fan...thank you

@noseefood1943

7 жыл бұрын

i tried to remove the panel underneath but the push pins broke off. so...i used a long screw driver from above to disconnect both wiring harness and the connector. i didn't bother re-clipping either since they don't seem to be touching anything.

Was there any trouble shooting with the relays before you switched out the fans?

@APDTY

6 жыл бұрын

carlos torano yes 12 volts were being received at both fan motors when commanded, the fan motors where failed, they most likely did not fail at the same time, usually one fan fails and then eventually the other fan fails, then the driver certainly notices when both fans fail

My a/c condenser fan comes on but not my cooling fan . Shouldn’t they both come on ? Outside temp in the 60’s yet element doesn’t overheat

if you buy a new radiator, does it come with a new fan? My 06 Element' radiator has a lot of cracks, and I am looking into replacing the whole thing with new coolant.

@richardcase1653

2 жыл бұрын

Radiator normally does not come with fans.

I think u forgot to say how u hv to let the coolant cycle throughout to get all the air out of the system, right?

My only question would be, why does both fans go bad, or are you changing both just because you are already in there?

@APDTY

6 жыл бұрын

Martin Marsh the vehicle came in with both fans not working, most likely one of the fans failed awhile ago and the 2nd fan usually picks up the slack, then the extra load in that single fan makes it fail quicker,

@martinmarsh7456

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, that certainly makes sense, thanks for getting back to me.

I have a 2003 Element I cannot get the lower wires to disconnect on the condenser fan..can you please elaborate on how to unplug both sets on the bottom of the condensor fan that are located on the bottom og the fan assembly

@noseefood1943

7 жыл бұрын

i tried to remove the panel underneath but the push pins broke off. so...i used a long screw driver from above to disconnect both wiring harness and the connector. i didn't bother re-clipping either since they don't seem to be touching anything.

great video but which one is the radiator fan and which one is the condenser fan. what if only one fan fails, how do you know which one to order. radiator fan or condenser fan??

@APDTY

8 жыл бұрын

+piljod Radiator fan is on the drivers-side and Condenser fan is on the passenger-side. Condenser fan should come on when the A/C is turned on. Radiator fan is cycled on with engine temperature.

@T7MusicaTV

5 жыл бұрын

@@APDTY I notice my element radiator fan comes on just when the ac turns on and both fans are on if ac is off I have never heard any fans at all. But my element havent over heated at all is this normal?

@richardcase1653

2 жыл бұрын

@@APDTY If you start a cold car, BOTH fans come on if you put on the A/C when the car is running, but coolant is not hot yet. If the A/C is not on, only the cooling fan (driver side) comes on when the coolant gets hot.

I accidentally broke the wire connected at the bottom of the AC condenser fan. Tried to reconnect with elec wire. Now the AC doesn't work. Any idea what the connector is at the bottom?

@noseefood1943

7 жыл бұрын

i think the wire goes to the compressor.

@justin1977

4 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same experience myself yesterday in my GFs 2006 Element. I ended up unseating the red/blue wire from the socketed connector trying to get the condenser fan out. And to add insult to injury, the ground wire that goes from the AC socket to the compressor body broke. I'm guessing 12 New England winters took their toll on the wiring, as it basically just disintegrated. Thankfully, after some tinkering, I was able to repair the socket with the red/blue wire that attaches to the bottom of the condenser fan. This site is what supplies the 12 volts to engage the compressor clutch. Unfortunately, the fixing the ground for the compressor proved a bit more challenging. The screw in the AC compressor that holds the ground wire was entirely rusted/stripped, keeping me from repairing the ground at the compressor body. My solution was to splice a new ground wire at the socket and I ran the new ground wire along the bottom of the radiator and attached it to the ground wire harness located under the driver's side headlight. This is a major grounding point with at least 5-6 ground wire located here, so I knew I was guaranteed a good ground here. I know your issue was a few years ago now, but after experiencing your same cinema, I simply had to reply..

My fans aren't turning on, But my car isn't heating up. Thoughts? TIA

Wow, all I need to do is take off the upper radiator mounts and the upper radiator hose to get the fans out.

Taking out that bracket was a terrible idea now my hoid does not close the same anymore.

@RoyceRemix

6 жыл бұрын

Usually hood latches have one of the bolts going through a slot for adjustment. You may want to try just loosening the bolts on the latch, adjusting, re-tightening and checking the how the hood closes. May have to try once or twice.

Just finished installing a new radiator, both fans had to be replaced, it's a common problem.

Might check the fans are working before putting it all back together

7:48 is some b.s. I got them out but it was a pita for sure.

When you turn the car on this both fans have to turn on @paul Gitoux

If the AC FAN BRAKES .THE ALTERNATOR GETS HOT AND START ACTING UP DROPPING VOLTAGE.