Radiator fan not working while idle hands

Next test the radiator fan like I said above, its not hard to test or replace. Chrysler PT Cruiser Questions - Overheating problems - CarGurus Aug 18, 2011. Power that activates the radiator fan relay is supplied through the ignition switch. Yea, but when I spin the blades by hand, one of them is very sluggish and.

E46Fanatics Noticed the electric auxiliary fan (behind the radiator) is not turning. After driving it for that time, let it idle and wait for the radiator fan to turn on. When i hook it up to the battery straight from the fan, it works, but then when i have it. 2000 Impala Hot at idle or stopped - cools when driving.

My radiator cooling fan no work unless the AC is lays ok new. Also checked the fuse for the fan, it does not look blown. So the fan runs mostly at idle or low speed when the engine is at normal temperature.

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Failed again because I did not notice the engine temperature creeping up while idling. I did notice one of the electric fans does finally come on when the temp gets. While idling with the AC off the fans never engage.

That indicates an airflow problem to me so I ve narrowed it down to the radiator and fan assembly. Ars Technica OpenForum In the meantime I m going to try my hand at diagnosing the problem. Temperature Rising when Stopped Idled - Car Talk Start the engine and let idle while at the same time watching the temp gauge. The engine coolant sensor or a separate engine temperature switch is used to monitor engine temperature. So my wife s 2002 cruiser runs hot and overheats when idle too long (drive. Also, have you checked the 40amp Electric fan fuse in the engine.

A bad fan switch (thermostatic switch, kicks relay on at a certain coolant temp). And radiator im not sure what else it could be the hand it still moving up as if. Also check the water temp switch on the right hand side of the radiator. I guess I will try and get my hands on a switch tomorrow. As Tester said, it sounds like the radiator fans are not working. Auto -shut down after a minute or two while idling and not moving.