Fan not working some help

Bulld0g · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 07:43 PM

I was out driving today when I notice that the temp was getting pretty hot so I popped the hood and the fans were off I checked the fuses checked the circuit breaker replaced them and the fans still are not working any ideas please help tomarrow is going to be very nice out I want to be out driving not bent over and scratching my head looking to find the problem
Thanks
bulldog

Rick Parker · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:10 PM

Check the fan swith that fits in the cooling system and trips the relay.

Rick

Bulld0g · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:12 PM

I'm kind'a new at this were would I look for the switch

Rick Parker · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:30 PM

It could be screwed into a fitting in a radiator tank, or into the intake manifold near the top radiator hose/thermostat housing. Or it could be in the lower radiador hose. Follow the wires from the fan to the relay(?) and then see where the other wires that attach to the relay go, they should be attached to the thermo fan switch in question. Ocasionally there is no thermo fan switch at all and the fan is wired direct, ie: to be on when the key is switched on.

Bulld0g · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:32 PM

Bingo that how my fan was working turn the key and you could hear it were do I go from there

Rick Parker · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:46 PM

With the key on check for 12 volts at the fan, If you have voltage you may have a bad motor. If no voltage go back to power source/fuse. Check for power there. Check fuse, Process of elimination. If you have power at the fuse follow circuit to the fan continuing to check for voltage.

Rick

Bulld0g · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:49 PM

Thanks Rick I got a volt meter to night you've been a big help

Rick Parker · #8 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:50 PM

Let me know if you get it fixed. Otherwise we will keep trying.

Bulld0g · #9 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:52 PM

I'll keep you posted do you want me to post on the form or email you
Kevin

Rick Parker · #10 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:52 PM

Email

Bulld0g · #11 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:53 PM

Cool you got it

Bulld0g · #12 (**permalink**) 08-23-2003, 08:59 PM

oh buy the way I've got duel fan so I don't think its the motor it would be strange that both of then would go at the same time