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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 10:12 PM
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Default Question about radiator fan speeds

Do the V6 motors have a two stage cooling fan? Reason I ask is that on my cabby when I have the AC on the fan is on low, then kicks on high when more cooling is needed. However, with no AC on, it always goes from off to high. This is causing a dim in the headlights when it kicks on and I am getting a skip in the CD player from the current draw. Should the fan be going to low, then on high if more cooling is needed?
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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Default Sounds like a developing problem in your charging system? ;O)

How olds the battery?

Are its terminals corrision free? Tight?

Whats the voltage output of the alternator?
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 05:27 AM
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Default Re: Fan with no AC should turn to high when needed

Dont think there is a middle stage

I agree with MikTip, you may have some sort of power constraint if your lights dim.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 01:55 PM
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Default Battery is brand new. Old one exploded about 2 months ago.

I haven't tested the alternator output. What should it put out?
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