Gates FCM153 Engine Cooling Fan Module

Engine Cooling Control for Select Hyundai and Kia Models

The Gates FCM153 engine cooling fan module regulates electric cooling fan speed to help maintain stable coolant temperature and reduce unnecessary electrical load. It is a direct-fit control module for select Hyundai and Kia applications, including Hyundai Accent, Veloster, Kona, and Kia Rio, Soul, and Seltos.

Gates Engine Cooling Fan Module line focuses on precise fan control for vehicles that rely on electronically managed cooling systems. The FCM153 is built with a plastic housing, two female connectors, and compact dimensions for OE-style placement in the cooling fan circuit.

• Brand: Gates
• Part Number: FCM153
• Engine cooling fan module for electronic fan control
• Plastic housing
• 2 female connectors
• Connector 1: 3 pins
• Connector 2: 2 pins
• Compact size: 2.71 in. L x 2.53 in. W x 1.79 in. H
• No wire harness included
• Cross-reference: Hyundai/Kia OE part 253854L000

Detailed Product Overview

The Gates FCM153 is used in cooling systems where the engine cooling fan module receives signals and adjusts fan operation to maintain the coolant within a controlled temperature range. By managing fan speed electronically, it supports efficient cooling performance and helps reduce energy loss compared with fixed-speed operation. This part number is listed for 2022-2025 Kia Soul, 2022 Kia Seltos, 2021 Hyundai Kona, 2021 Kia Seltos, 2020-2021 Kia Soul, 2018-2020 Hyundai Kona, 2015-2017 Hyundai Accent, 2015-2017 Hyundai Veloster, and 2016-2017 Kia Rio.

What It Helps Address

• Cooling fan operation that is inconsistent or unresponsive
• Engine temperature that runs higher than normal
• Fan speed control faults in electronically managed cooling systems
• Cooling fan resistor or module failure on supported Hyundai and Kia vehicles
• Cooling performance issues tied to the fan control circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, pin count, and mounting location before installation. The FCM153 uses two female connectors and does not include a wire harness, so the existing vehicle harness must be in good condition. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, and model before replacing the module, especially on Hyundai Accent, Veloster, Kona, and Kia Rio, Soul, and Seltos applications.

Quality Assurance

Gates designs engine cooling fan modules for precise electronic fan control in modern cooling systems. The FCM153 is built to match the listed OE-style application requirements for select Hyundai and Kia vehicles.