What are the symptoms of a faulty cooling fan?
These are the most common signs of a faulty radiator fan assembly in need of replacement:
- Engine Overheating. When the radiator fan isn’t functioning properly, it is not able to adequately cool down the car’s engine.
- Air Conditioner Function Diminished.
- Loud Noise Coming From Radiator Fan.
Why are my radiator fans not kicking on?
The most common reasons a radiator fan is not working are luckily due to a blown fuse, bad relay, or a broken wire. It can also be caused by a faulty coolant temp sensor, low coolant level or the fan itself can be damaged.
How do I know if my radiator fan motor is bad?
If the cooling fan motor fails, the blades don’t spin and they don’t generate air flow. At that point, the engine temperature continues to climb until your engine overheats. Once your engine overheats, you get other warning lights to come on indicating the problem.
How do you test a radiator fan problem?
How to Test Radiator Fan with Car Battery
- Find the cooling fan next to the radiator or use your car manual to locate it.
- Unplug the connector.
- Use jumper wires to power the motor directly by connecting it to the car battery.
- If the motor spins it’s in good condition and the problem is either a blown fuse or bad relay.
Can you drive a car without cooling fan?
Yes, you can drive your car without a radiator fan, but you never should. Your vehicle’s cooling system is crucial to its performance, and every time your engine overheats, you cause damage.
When should engine cooling fan come on?
about 200 degrees Fahrenheit
Your radiator fan should kick in at about 200 degrees Fahrenheit. If you notice your vehicle is overheating or at the very least running hotter than it normally does, listen for the fan to see if you can hear it.
When should the cooling fan come on?
Can a car run without a cooling fan?
How do you fix a fan that stops working?
Floor Fan Stopped Working? Your Troubleshooting Guide
- Check the Cord. It sounds simple, but your first step should be to make sure the cord is securely plugged in.
- Check Your Circuit Breaker.
- Check for Power to Your Outlet.
- Check the Fan Fuse.
- Replace the Cord.
- Clean the Fan.
- Grease the Motor.
- Call Customer Support.
Why is my fan not working in my Dodge Caravan?
Your author has personally had a shredded tire completely pull the fan wiring out of his vehicle. It can happen. The fan wiring is some of the more vulnerable wiring in your Caravan. You can test the voltage going from the fan relay to the fan itself. If it is getting 12+ volts, the fan should be coming on.
What happens if you put low coolant in a Dodge Caravan?
Your Caravan’s radiator fan will not kick on. If you do have low coolant, don’t fill it up until the engine has cooled off. Adding coolant to a radiator dry enough not to trigger the engine temp sensor can cause problems from drastic temperature change. Let it cool down first.
What happens if the engine temp sensor on a Dodge Caravan goes bad?
If your Caravan has a bad engine temp sensor the radiator fan won’t know to come on, because the ECU won’t know how hot the engine is. You’ll need to locate and test the engine temp sensor. Depending on the model year and engine, the location varies. If it does end up being this sensor, they are very affordable.
How much does it cost to fix a 2003 Dodge Caravan?
1 Engine Stalls/Shuts Down While Driving 2003 Caravan Average Cost to Fix: $500 Average Mileage: 87,000 mi 2 Front Rack And Pinion Leaking Steering Fluid 2003 Caravan Average Cost to Fix: $900 Average Mileage: 62,000 mi 3 Whining Noise From The Front End 2003 Caravan