Four Seasons 36173 Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay

Engine Cooling Fan Motor Relay for Nissan and Infiniti

Four Seasons Relay 36173 is a standard 12-volt engine cooling fan motor relay built with a 6-terminal blade design and a 30-amp amperage rating. It meets or exceeds OEM requirements and is specified for a range of Nissan and INFINITI applications, including Maxima, Murano, Altima, Sentra, Quest, Pathfinder, Rogue, Titan, Xterra, and several INFINITI models.

The Four Seasons Relay line focuses on direct-fit electrical control components for HVAC and cooling system circuits. Part number 36173 is a brown, female-connector relay with male blade terminals and no bracket, making it a straightforward OE-style replacement for standard relay applications.

• 12-volt standard relay for engine cooling fan motor circuits
• 30-amp amperage rating for common automotive relay loads
• 6 blade terminals with female connector and male terminals
• Brown housing, standard relay style, no bracket
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
• Cross-references Four Seasons 20228 for the same application

Detailed Application Coverage

Compatible With Nissan and INFINITI relay applications across model years from 1985 through 2014, including long-tail searches such as Nissan Maxima engine cooling fan motor relay, Nissan Altima relay replacement, and INFINITI Q45 relay No. 1. This part number 36173 also appears in HVAC and A/C control-related relay positions on select vehicles, including Nissan Quest and certain Pathfinder and Rogue applications.

Use Four Seasons 36173 when replacing a worn or failed relay in cooling fan, A/C control, or related electrical switching circuits. Confirm terminal layout, connector style, and vehicle-specific relay location before installation. This part cross-references A08824 for the same application.

Common Problems This Relay Can Address

• Cooling fan not switching on when engine temperature rises
• Intermittent relay operation in the fan or HVAC circuit
• A/C compressor cut-out relay failure on select Nissan Quest applications
• Electrical contact wear causing inconsistent relay engagement
• Relay-related fault conditions in Nissan and INFINITI control circuits

Installation Notes and Quality Assurance

Match the original relay by voltage, terminal count, connector gender, and amperage rating before installation. Because relay locations and circuit functions vary by vehicle, verify the factory relay position and connector shape on the specific Nissan Maxima, Murano, Altima, Sentra, Pathfinder, Rogue, Titan, Xterra, or INFINITI application. Four Seasons states this relay meets or exceeds OEM requirements for standard replacement use.

Part number 36173 is a direct replacement-style relay for confirmed applications, including 2000-2014 Nissan Maxima, 2009-2014 Nissan Murano, 1993-2006 Nissan Altima, and 2000-2007 Nissan Sentra.