Radiator Fan
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Radiator Fan
ok ive gotten most things fixed on my car but my fan doesnt seem to be turning on and i dont want to bust my radiator again...and advice?
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Re: Radiator Fan
I just had mine replaced recently and the motor was dead. I didnt get to check any fuses or wiring, it was discovered when i had the engine swapped. This is probably, a backyard mechanic suggestion lol, but you could hook up a battery to the (+) and (-) parts of the fan just to see if its the motor. Oh yeah, check out the post called Cooling Fans.
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Re: Radiator Fan
It's probably either wiring to the fan, or the temp sensor in the bottom of the radiator isn't working. Check the wiring of the temp sensor.
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Re: Radiator Fan
would it have a temp sensor on the bottom of an aftermarket radiator too?
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Re: Radiator Fan
It should. The ECU needs the output of that sensor.
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Re: Radiator Fan
would it still pass smog even without it? im supposed to get the smog done this week but wont have a chance to get under it till saturday
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Re: Radiator Fan
It should. But be wary of your engine temperature because that sensor is required to activate the radiator fan.