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NA/NB Miata Radiator Fan Motors, Relays and Thermoswitch Diagnosis

1990-2005 NA/NB Miata. Fan control differs by year, engine, A/C and ECU strategy; 1990-1993 uses a dedicated thermoswitch path.

Current seller options

WHERE TO BUY

Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.

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What you need to know

Confirm year, engine, A/C and main versus auxiliary fan. Test fuse, relay command, voltage/ground and motor current before replacement; do not condemn the radiator for a control fault.

OEM numbers

1990-1993 fan-switch path includes Moss 902-870 application. NB main fan assembly checked against BP4W-15-025Dorman 620-785. Mazda relay applications are year-specific.

Supersession

No universal fan-control chain is asserted. Main and A/C auxiliary fans, relays, thermoswitch/ECU input and wiring are separate components.

Fitment

Confirm year, engine, A/C and main versus auxiliary fan. Test fuse, relay command, voltage/ground and motor current before replacement; do not condemn the radiator for a control fault.

Aftermarket options

New motor/assembly, relay, thermoswitch and shroud/fan kits exist. Performance dual-fan kits change scope and wiring and are not OEM supersessions.

Before you buy

Match main versus A/C fan, year and control strategy. Test fuse, relay, wiring, temperature input and the motor before buying; an overheating car may also have a separate cooling-system fault.

Research and fitment sources

Supersede reviewed 7 unique research sources for this guide. 4 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 3 additional citations follow.

Research last verified .

  1. MX 5NB — NB collision guidepdf
  2. Mossmiata — switches
  3. Mossmiata — 904 345