Engine fan on constantly. Already replaced once for $1,500 - Any ideas how to fix or bypass??? Thanks!
Coolant is full, engine can be cold and still fan comes on. Worried I will burn it out. Any ideas on how to repair or bypass as I do not want to spend the $1,500 again?
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Jimm 4/20/2012Sebveral possibilities; faulty cooling fan relay, faulty cooling fan switch, faulty cooling fan coolant temperature sensor.
Why pay $1500.00 for a cooling fan? Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts. For example, they (Rock Auto) list the radiator fan motor from around $267.00 for your vehicle.
Mark Stepanek 4/21/2012Thanks Jimm - Are all of these relays, switches and temperature sensor all on the fan assembly or will I also need to replace a computer someplace? I did check on line and you are right I can get replacement fan for under $267 but is that all I will need? Thanks for your help!!! -
jlofwash 4/24/2012from an okie: buy a $20 dollar relay, and a $4 switch, and controll the fan manually. turn it on when you need it on. just a thought, im all into saving money
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Jimm 4/24/2012I'm not sure what you'll need. First, test the relay, the temperature switch, and the associated wiring and connections. Once these cheaper items are ruled out, or repaired - then test the fan motor itself. Each of these items that control the fan operation are separate from the cooling fan assembly itself - and can be replaced separately - as needed.
Try the many on-line auto parts sources, such as; www.RockAuto.com or www.autopartswarehouse.com for the replacement parts.
Don't use the suggested 'manual' method - stick with the automatic fan control based on the engine and cooling system temperature - as orignally designed. You may forget one time to turn on the fan while in traffic - there goes the engine - for the sake of saving the few dollars to rig up a fan control - you may end up costing thousands.
