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SuperChicken
10-26-2008, 07:20 PM
Here goes:
My rad fan will only run when the A/C is running. Both rad and condenser fans run, so long as the A/C is running. If I shut off the A/C, both fans stop, and the rad fan will not kick in with rising temps. BUT, it will also not go over 1/2 scale, even idling for 30 mins.
I've checked all the relays and fuses--but they would seem to be off the hook since the fans will run with a/c.
Could it be the TW sensor, even though the gague reads correctly? Is there a test I can do on the TW? (The TW is the one on the thermostat housing, right?)
Thanks for any help!

SuperChicken
10-27-2008, 01:32 PM
nobody has any advice, suggestions, slams????

VickNotic
10-27-2008, 08:56 PM
you are just low on coolant! that causes the fan not to Go on as well!

SuperChicken
10-28-2008, 04:51 AM
Nope, coolant is full and bled. Thanks for playing....NEXT?:D

FWIW, I'm banking on the thermostat...it takes way longer than it should for the lower rad hose to get hot.

mitch lab
10-28-2008, 06:44 AM
Sound like wiring problem. Check your fan plug harness make sure no one jump power from the ac fan to it. There should be a plug for the fan itself and a/c fan plug.

SuperChicken
10-29-2008, 09:34 AM
Following up: I replaced the thermostat, and now the rad fan operates normally.