LI LAA28030022 MOTOR COOLING FAN
Product Specifications
Product quality
OEM Equivalent Grade
Wholesale price USD
$30.97
Wholesale price CNY
¥210
bolt MOQ (Minimal order)
10 pcs
local_shipping Production time
20-90 days
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Overview & Operating Principle
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The MOTOR COOLING FAN is the condenser cooling fan — an electrically driven axial fan assembly mounted behind the air conditioning condenser in the front bumper airflow zone that draws ambient air through the condenser core when vehicle speed is insufficient to provide adequate natural airflow for the required refrigerant condensation, ensuring the AC system maintains its designed cooling capacity at low vehicle speeds, during stationary idling, and in stop-start urban traffic where ram-air pressure through the front aperture cannot sustain the condenser heat rejection rate required at ambient temperatures above approximately 25°C. The assembly consists of a permanent-magnet brushed or brushless DC motor driving a multi-blade axial impeller mounted in a plastic shroud that frames the condenser face and channels the drawn airflow uniformly across the full condenser core surface; the shroud prevents airflow short-circuiting around the impeller diameter and improves fan efficiency by maintaining the pressure differential across the condenser. On most modern vehicles the condenser fan shares its mounting position with — or is mounted in tandem with — the primary coolant radiator fan, and both fans are controlled by the engine control module or a dedicated fan control module based on coolant temperature, AC system head pressure from the high-pressure pressure sensor, and vehicle speed; the AC condenser fan activates when the refrigerant high-side pressure rises above a threshold — typically 12–14 bar — that indicates the condenser is not rejecting sufficient heat, and is also activated pre-emptively whenever the AC compressor is engaged in ambient temperatures above approximately 20°C.
This unit — LI LAA28030022 — is manufactured to OEM-equivalent specifications: motor rated voltage and free-air current, blade diameter and pitch for the required airflow at rated speed, shroud outer dimensions and mounting clip positions for the condenser or radiator frame attachment, motor operating speed and airflow volume at rated voltage, electrical connector pinout for the fan control module harness, and impeller blade geometry for the noise and efficiency targets of the original design are matched to the original part. Supplied as a complete motor, impeller, and shroud assembly. Available wholesale from 30.97 USD, MOQ 10 pcs, production lead time 20-90 days.
Condenser cooling fans fail through motor brush and commutator wear after accumulated operating hours — in hot climates or in vehicles used predominantly in urban traffic, the condenser fan may accumulate more operating hours than the engine itself, and brush wear progressively increases motor resistance and reduces airflow until the fan cannot maintain adequate head pressure for AC operation; through bearing seizure from road debris ingestion or from water ingress into the motor body causing bearing corrosion; and through impeller blade fracture from stone chip impact or from debris drawn through the front bumper aperture, which both reduces airflow and introduces an imbalance vibration that accelerates bearing wear.
Symptoms & Diagnostics
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Air conditioning that cools adequately at motorway speed but loses cooling performance or switches off automatically at low speed or stationary idle — AC performance degrades progressively in traffic — the condenser fan is not providing sufficient airflow to maintain head pressure within the AC compressor's operating range at low vehicle speed; at motorway speed ram-air through the bumper aperture partially compensates for the reduced fan output; confirm by activating the AC with the vehicle stationary and engine running and observing whether the condenser fan is running; a fan that does not rotate when the AC is activated and ambient temperature is above 20°C has failed.
AC high-pressure cut-out — the air conditioning compressor disengages with an audible click and the AC stops cooling — at idle or in slow traffic on a hot day — refrigerant high-side pressure has exceeded the compressor protection cut-out threshold from inadequate condenser cooling; connect an AC pressure gauge set to the high-side service port — pressure above 30 bar with the engine idling confirms condenser heat rejection is insufficient from fan failure or condenser blockage; confirm the fan is rotating and that the condenser fins are clean before condemning the fan motor.
Condenser fan motor that produces no rotation or produces rotation only intermittently when commanded — the fan relay clicks confirming the command is reaching the relay but the fan does not run — confirm supply voltage at the fan motor connector during commanded operation; if voltage is present and ground is confirmed, connect 12V directly to the motor terminals — if the motor runs under direct supply, the fan relay or wiring has a fault; if the motor does not run under direct 12V supply, the motor armature or brush circuit has failed and the complete fan assembly requires replacement.
Condenser fan running at reduced speed — the impeller rotates but visibly more slowly than normal — combined with AC performance degradation — brush wear has increased motor internal resistance, reducing current draw and motor speed; measure the motor's current draw under running load with a clamp meter and compare against the OEM rated current; a motor drawing significantly below rated current from increased brush resistance requires replacement; a motor drawing at or above rated current suggests a mechanical restriction in the impeller or bearing.
Vibration or rattling noise from the condenser fan area when the fan is running — a rhythmic noise synchronised with fan speed that increases with fan speed — an impeller blade has been damaged by stone chip impact and the impeller is running with an aerodynamic imbalance; inspect the impeller visually for missing, cracked, or bent blade sections; a single missing blade tip produces a significant vibration that accelerates bearing wear and motor armature fatigue in proportion to the imbalance mass and the square of the fan speed.
Engine overheating specifically at idle with AC activated — coolant temperature rises to the warning threshold in stationary traffic when the AC is on but remains normal when the AC is switched off — on vehicles where the condenser fan also serves as the primary coolant radiator fan, a failed condenser fan simultaneously eliminates coolant radiator cooling at idle; the coolant radiator also requires the fan's airflow for heat rejection at idle and is affected by the same fan failure that caused the AC performance loss.
Logistics & Customs
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International HS Code
8414.59
EAEU Customs Code (TN VED)
8414 59 200 0
Typical Net Weight
Country of Manufacture
China
Standard MOQ
10 pcs
Production Lead Time
20-90 days
Always verify the exact 8-digit or 10-digit subheading with your customs broker for the destination country, as tariff schedules and duty rates vary by jurisdiction.
Installation Tips
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- Clean the condenser core face before installing the new fan assembly — the condenser fins accumulate road debris, cottonwood seeds, and insect deposits that reduce airflow through the core regardless of fan output; a new fan installed in front of a partially blocked condenser may not restore adequate AC performance even at its full rated airflow; use a soft brush or low-pressure water spray from the engine bay side to flush debris from the condenser fins before mounting the new fan shroud.
- Confirm the fan rotates in the correct direction before completing installation — axial fans are directional; a fan mounted with the motor wiring reversed draws air in the opposite direction through the condenser, expelling hot engine bay air toward the front of the vehicle rather than drawing cool ambient air rearward through the condenser; confirm the blade pitch orientation matches the OEM design and that the airflow direction arrow on the shroud (where present) points toward the engine bay; if no arrow is present, activate the fan briefly before securing the shroud and observe the airflow direction through the condenser with a sheet of paper.
- Ensure the shroud mounting clips and brackets are fully engaged on all attachment points — the shroud must seal the gap between the fan impeller diameter and the condenser frame to prevent airflow short-circuiting around the impeller; an unsecured shroud corner allows a significant fraction of the fan's output to recirculate from the discharge side to the suction side rather than passing through the condenser; confirm all clip positions are fully engaged and the shroud sits flush against the condenser frame perimeter.
- On vehicles with fan speed control via a resistor block or PWM fan control module, confirm the control method is compatible with the new motor — some replacement fan assemblies have different motor resistance characteristics that interact differently with the existing resistor block; a replacement motor with significantly lower resistance than the original may draw excessive current through the resistor block at low-speed settings, overheating the resistor; confirm the new motor's rated current matches the OEM specification before connecting to an existing speed control system.
- Protect the motor connector from water ingress after installation — the condenser fan motor operates in the direct path of rain water, pressure washer jets, and road spray entering through the front bumper aperture; ensure the wiring connector is fully engaged and that the connector housing's seal is intact; route the cable clear of any sharp edges on the condenser frame that could chafe the insulation during vibration; apply dielectric grease inside the connector if the original was not sealed.
- Install the new MOTOR COOLING FAN (LI LAA28030022), reconnect the electrical connector, activate the AC and confirm the fan starts immediately when the AC compressor engages, confirm the fan reaches full speed within 5 seconds of activation, measure current draw with a clamp meter to confirm it matches the OEM rated current, activate the AC in stationary idle on a warm day and confirm the refrigerant high-side pressure stabilises below the cut-out threshold, and check for impeller clearance to surrounding components before returning the vehicle to service.
Tools: AC manifold gauge set for high-side pressure verification, clamp meter for motor current measurement, soft brush or low-pressure water for condenser fin cleaning, dielectric grease for connector sealing, multimeter for supply voltage confirmation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How can a failed condenser fan be distinguished from an AC refrigerant charge deficiency as the cause of poor AC performance at idle?
The most reliable differentiation test uses an AC pressure gauge set. Connect the manifold gauge to both high and low-side service ports and observe pressure with the AC running at idle. A system with adequate refrigerant charge but a failed condenser fan shows high-side pressure rising progressively above 20 bar at idle and stabilising at a higher-than-normal value — typically 25–35 bar — while the low-side pressure is within the normal range; the high-side elevation confirms the condenser is not rejecting heat adequately from insufficient airflow. A system with low refrigerant charge shows both high-side pressure below normal (typically under 12 bar) and low-side pressure below normal simultaneously; cooling performance is poor but not from elevated head pressure. The distinct pressure pattern — high-side elevated, low-side normal — at idle with the fan not running is diagnostic of a condenser fan fault without any further investigation. ok.parts supplies condenser cooling fans at wholesale MOQ from 30.97 USD per unit.
Should the coolant radiator fan be replaced simultaneously with the condenser fan on vehicles that share a combined fan assembly?
On vehicles with a single combined fan assembly serving both the AC condenser and the coolant radiator simultaneously — where both cores are cooled by a single fan unit — replacing the complete assembly is the only option; there is no separate condenser fan and radiator fan. On vehicles with side-by-side separate fan assemblies in a tandem arrangement — one fan dedicated to the radiator and one to the condenser — the two fans accumulate the same operating hours from the same activation patterns; if one fan motor has worn to failure, the other has been operating under the same load for the same period. Inspect the companion fan's current draw and blade condition; replace both fans simultaneously if the companion motor is drawing below its rated current from brush wear, as a second fan failure will occur within a short period of the first fan replacement and requires the same bumper disassembly for access.
How does the OEM-equivalent aftermarket unit compare to the genuine OEM part?
OEM-equivalent units in this catalogue replicate the current OEM design geometry and material specification. Quality is verified against OEM cross-reference data. When ordering in bulk, confirm with our team that the specification matches the latest OEM revision for your application.
Is white-label or custom packaging available for wholesale orders?
Yes. ok.parts works directly with the manufacturing facility and can accommodate neutral white-label packaging or fully branded packaging with your company logo, part numbers, and barcode. Minimum order quantities and lead times for custom packaging may differ from standard stock. Contact the team via the inquiry form to discuss your specific requirements.
Frequently Replaced Together
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| Part | Reason for Combined Replacement |
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| Fan Relay and Resistor Block Speed control components — OEM ref. varies | The fan relay and resistor block that control the condenser fan's activation and speed have been switching and loading the failed motor's increasing current draw throughout the motor's degradation period. A relay that has been switching above-rated current from a motor with failing brushes accumulates arc damage on its contacts; a resistor block that has been dissipating heat from a high-resistance motor circuit may have cracked a resistor element. Replace both control components simultaneously with the fan motor to ensure the new motor's correct rated current is switched and regulated cleanly from its first activation cycle. |
| AC Condenser OEM ref. varies by vehicle | A condenser fan that has failed from stone chip impact damage to the impeller may have also allowed larger stones to reach and damage the condenser core fins and tubes directly behind the impeller. With the fan removed for replacement, inspect the condenser face for stone chip damage — dented or crushed fin sections and refrigerant leaks at damaged tube positions; a condenser with physical damage to its core requires replacement simultaneously with the fan to restore both the heat rejection area and the system's refrigerant integrity. |
| Cabin Air Filter Carbon combination filter recommended | A vehicle whose AC system has been performing poorly from a failed condenser fan has been operating the compressor at elevated head pressures, reducing the evaporator's cooling efficiency and potentially allowing higher-temperature air to enter the cabin. With the AC system performance restored by the new fan, replacing the cabin air filter simultaneously ensures the refreshed AC system is delivering filtered air at maximum efficiency — a loaded cabin filter reduces the evaporator airflow that the restored condenser cooling capacity has made available. |