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My radiator fan doesn't work, but the car's temp.....

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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:28 AM
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is still running normal. (NO overheating whatsoever!) hmmm... What could be the problem....

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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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the fan is not on constantly. in turns on in intervals.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:32 AM
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but it seems it never goes on......no clicking sound??
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:33 AM
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Default Re: My radiator fan doesn't work, but the car's temp..... (hardboiled egz)

when you first turn on your car, let it run for a while until it warms up.
then the fan should turn on then.
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:34 AM
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it doesn't...I think the damn thing is stuck..
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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it shouldnt really be a problem, your car doesnt overheat anyways...........
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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Default Re: My radiator fan doesn't work, but the car's temp..... (hardboiled egz)

I had the same thing... never really overheated either, but it was bothering me. Checked the thermostat - it was fine. Someone on Honda-Tech told me to replace the Coolant Temperature sensor (on 99DX it's located in the thermostat housing). Voila - problem solved.

If you put a paper clip in the ECT sensor harness, the fan will be on at all times. Or you could just put a simple toggle switch to turn it on/off on demand. However, 20 bucks for a new sensor is not bad.

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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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B series run very cool, so it can take A LONG time for the fan to turn on... i thought mine was broken until one day i actually heard it... i was shocked, but at least i know the damn thing works now!
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Old Jun 16, 2003 | 03:16 PM
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If you have AC, turn that on. Both the AC condenser fan and radiator fan should come on.
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 09:20 PM
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thanks for the tips EEEEVVVVERRRYYYBBBOOODDY!!!
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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Default Re: My radiator fan doesn't work, but the car's temp..... (hardboiled egz)

When your car starts to heat up, that's the time the fan goes on. The fan is never on the whole time. If it is that means your car's has some problems
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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wow, i was gonna ask about this same thing! thanks i am gonna try these tips on my car
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