cooling fan only runs 20-30 secs ??

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Old 03-17-2003, 03:09 AM
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Default cooling fan only runs 20-30 secs ??

When the temp gets up around 3/4 of maximum, the cooling fan comes on(that's good). Trouble is, it only stays on for 20-30 seconds then shuts off. I doubt the rad cools down in that amount of time !! Is there a relay that controls the run time of the cooling fan ?


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Sounds normal to me,, expect it to be longer in warmer temperatures
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Default fan run time may be temp sensor controlled.

There is a relay for the fan (in fuse box on my car) - but i think it is switched on and off by a temp sensor - maybe one in the radiator itself.
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Default Sounds OK - the minimum to maximum range ...

... isn't so great as to require a greater running time. It isn't intended to stay on until the temp gauge reads horizontal.
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