neither of the cooling fans turn on unless the A/C is running. i hate A/C and i much prefer windows, but when the car is warm and i stop at a light, the cooling fans dont turn on as they normally would under such conditions and my temp gauge rises slighty (from 1/2 to closer to 3/4). however, when i turn on the A/C, the temp. drops immediately into normal range. any input/ideas/info/suggestions? thanks again. peace.



[Modified by mailforjon, 11:22 AM 8/1/2002]

 

Have you checked the coolant level? If the car does not have the proper level of coolant, the fan wont turn on.

 

coolant level is fine. i just did a flush/fill recently. thanks though. someone mentioned something about a thermostat or the 2 ECT switches. one in the thermo housing, one in the water pump housing???

 

when was the last time you replaced your thermostat? i would start with that first. that usually is the problem. also, jack the car up and check underneath the car to see if you are leaking any coolant. the o=ring to the water pump on my car has started to leak, and im replacing that this weekend

 

I forgot to say that you may have a bad radiatior cap. They are relativley inexpensive, and too easy to be looked over.

 

Modified by CardDealer at 4:25 PM 11/17/2006

 

dont worry, i bought the helms the same weekend i bought the car. wouldnt buy another car without one. amazing stuff in there. i think ill replace both ECT switches (thermo housing and water pump housing) and see where that takes me. i actually ran into a Danco Transmission mechanic at work tonight who has a 92 ex and he said it might be those switches. i just did a flush and fill so id like to not have to drain everything again to replace the thermo. but i guess i gotta do what i gotta do. thanks for your help.
-jon-