What is the operation and testing procedure for the radiator fan in the cooling system on Nissan Maxima?

These models have a two-speed electric fan regulated by the PCM and fan relays. The fan functions at low speed during warm idle and at high speed when coolant temperature reaches 221 degrees F. Two high-speed relays ensure cooling even if one fails. Continuous fan operation may indicate sensor or relay issues. To test, warm the engine and check if the radiator fan activates. If not, inspect the fuses, test the fan motor, and check the power supply to the low-speed fan relay. If necessary, replace the fan motor.

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Nissan Maxima Fan & Shroud Motor Assembly
Part Number: 21481-8J001
$243.17 MSRP: $360.07
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud; Fan Assembly, Fan Module
- Replaces: 21481-8J000
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima | SE, SL | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor Fan
Part Number: 21486-8J000
$39.39 MSRP: $54.25
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan-Motor. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.; Blade, Fan Blade
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima | SE, SL | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor & Fan Assy-With Shroud
Part Number: 21481-2L700
$428.97 MSRP: $605.88
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: B1481-2L700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-1999 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor & Fan Assembly With Shroud
Part Number: 21481-3NT0B
$190.51 MSRP: $282.08
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud; Fan Assembly, Fan Module
- Replaces: 21481-3NT0A, 21481-ZX51A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2023 Nissan Maxima | 40th Anniversary Edition, Platinum, Platinum Reserve, S, SL, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Fan & Shroud Motor Assembly
Part Number: 21481-ZY70A
$182.74 MSRP: $270.58
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud; Fan Assembly, Fan Module
- Replaces: 21481-9N00A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor & Fan Assy-With Shroud
Part Number: 21481-8J000
$243.17 MSRP: $360.07
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: 21481-8J001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Nissan Maxima | SE, SL | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor & Fan Assy-With Shroud
Part Number: 21481-9N00A
$182.74 MSRP: $270.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: 21481-ZY70A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2012 Nissan Maxima | S, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Fan Assembly-Radiator Cooling
Part Number: 21486-JK60A
$61.02 MSRP: $88.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan-Motor; Fan & Motor, Fan Blade
- Manufacturer Note: 11B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor & Fan Assy-With Shroud
Part Number: 21481-5Y700
$353.21 MSRP: $539.08
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: 21481-5Y72A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXEL, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor Fan
Part Number: 21486-JK60B
$105.52 MSRP: $149.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan-Motor; Fan & Motor, Fan Blade
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor Fan
Part Number: 21486-8J010
$50.66 MSRP: $69.77
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan-Motor. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.; Blade, Fan Blade
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Nissan Maxima | SE, SL | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor Fan
Part Number: 21486-1L010
$57.75 MSRP: $79.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan-Motor. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.; Blade, Fan Blade
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, GXEL, SE, SES | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor & Fan Assy-With Shroud
Part Number: 21481-5Y720
$353.21 MSRP: $539.08
You Save: $185.87 (35%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: 21481-5Y72A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXEL, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor &Fan Assembly-With SHROUD
Part Number: 21481-38U01
$428.97 MSRP: $605.88
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: B1481-2L700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1997 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Motor & Fan Assy-With Shroud
Part Number: 21481-38U00
$428.97 MSRP: $605.88
You Save: $176.91 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: B1481-2L700
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Fan & Shroud Motor Assembly
Part Number: 21481-96E01
$536.10 MSRP: $826.04
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- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: 21481-96E07
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Fan & Shroud Motor Assembly
Part Number: 21481-96E00
$536.10 MSRP: $826.04
You Save: $289.94 (36%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: 21481-96E07
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Fan & Shroud Motor Assembly
Part Number: 21481-85E00
$536.10 MSRP: $826.04
You Save: $289.94 (36%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Motor & Fan Assy-W/Shroud
- Replaced by: 21481-96E07
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1992 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Fan-Motor LH
Part Number: 21486-51E10
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan-Motor
- Replaced by: 21486-85E10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1994 Nissan Maxima | GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Fan-Motor LH
Part Number: 21486-85E10
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan-Motor; Blade, Fan Blade, Fan Motor
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 21486-51E10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1989-1997 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE, VG30E, VQ30DE

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Nissan Maxima Radiator fan

The Nissan Maxima Radiator fan is like an air pump for your engine. It pulls air through the front mounted radiator when the vehicle is moving slowly or is idle. The early model Radiator fan could be mechanically driven with the help of a belt that spins with engine revolutions. But many later Nissan models adopted an electric Radiator fan that uses a dedicated motor with a shroud and blades to deliver steady airflow regardless of RPM. This alteration implies that the Radiator fan now activates only when the temperature rises. Every Maxima utilizes the three parts of the fan assembly: blade, motor, and mounting housing, to draw in cool outside air through the radiator fins so that hot coolant will drop off its heat before returning to the block. Whether the sedan is stuck in traffic or cruising fast, the Radiator fan safeguards the powertrain from overheating for smooth performance and durability. Thus, Nissan Maxima drivers can rely on the Radiator fan to maintain stable temperature readings across all driving conditions.

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Nissan Maxima Radiator fan Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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21486-8J000
Q: What is the operation and testing procedure for the radiator fan in the cooling system on Nissan Maxima?
A:
These models have a two-speed electric fan regulated by the PCM and fan relays. The fan functions at low speed during warm idle and at high speed when coolant temperature reaches 221 degrees F. Two high-speed relays ensure cooling even if one fails. Continuous fan operation may indicate sensor or relay issues. To test, warm the engine and check if the Radiator fan activates. If not, inspect the fuses, test the fan motor, and check the power supply to the low-speed fan relay. If necessary, replace the fan motor.