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Old 07-17-2007, 03:15 PM
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After driving for awhile and the engine is hot, whenever I park the car the radiator fans stay running. They stay running for a good bit too, like 3-5 minutes sometimes. Somebody told me that the water temp sensor could be bad. Anyone know what could cause the fans to stay running?
Old 07-17-2007, 03:34 PM
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Mine has been doing that a lot lately. I would also like to know if I need to worry about something
Old 07-17-2007, 06:36 PM
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mine does too especially after the turbo and in this insanely hot weather. i think it stayed on for about 10 minutes after a 10 minute drive in 90 degrees
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I'd make sure you're full on coolant
Old 07-17-2007, 07:02 PM
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my fan wont even turn on after a short or long drive, and doesnt over heat, or anything
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by esedulerp5tenin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mine does too especially after the turbo and in this insanely hot weather. i think it stayed on for about 10 minutes after a 10 minute drive in 90 degrees</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yup. I noticed it more after the turbo and the hot weather also. The car isn't over heating or anything so maybe it just takes that long to cool the car down?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by russlan44 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my fan wont even turn on after a short or long drive, and doesnt over heat, or anything</TD></TR></TABLE>
Mine never really did either. But now with the turbo, hot weather, and the ac running, I don't know if the car can keep up. haha
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what is your radiator and fan setup like? OEM?
Old 07-18-2007, 05:06 AM
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my accord would do that i think its just cooling the engine down i wouldnt worry
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the fan is supposed to stay on if the coolant temp is over 220° f when you shut the car off.
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Like others said - that's what it is supposed to do. Make sure you're topped off on fluids, keep an eye on your temp gauge if you're still concerned. I wouldn't be, personally.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carnot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is your radiator and fan setup like? OEM?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I got stock radiator and Flex-a-lite slim fans.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gogunkergorilla &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the fan is supposed to stay on if the coolant temp is over 220° f when you shut the car off.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Oh ok. I will check and see if I need to add a little coolant but I wasn't too worried about it since it wasn't overheating.

I just wanted to see if others were experiencing this and what would cause them to stay running since they didn't do it before. Thanks
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