Overheating, temp. issues

[AnthonyF]

alright, so I looked..

When it comes to cars, I'm no mechanic.. but I checked the FANS.. I didn't even know I two fans.. one I'm assuming for the AC fan when its in use..

but the fan on the radiator does not come on at all. so I'm assuming that is the fan that needs to replace.. I bet its an easy fix too...

I'm assuming all I need is a motor? so the fan can run? or should I replace the whole part, plug and play? would anything else hinder the fan from working? say if the thermostat was sticking? and should I just replace it also?

You have a fan for your condensor and radiator. If you have a/c, start your car and turn the a/c button on. Both fans SHOULD come on. If the only the a/c one turns on your radiator fan might be bad. You can pull the fan out 4 10mm bolts and a connector. VERY EASY. Put 12v to the fan, if it doesnt spin then u def need a motor. If the fan does come on, back track through the wiring. maybe you have a short in the wiring or maybe blown fuse.

[Jaimecbr900]

It's a very easy swap. Take out the whole fan shroud, take off the bolts holding the fan onto the shroud, unplug the harness, and voila!...there you are. Repeat backwards for the install. I'm sure just about any auto parts store has it. I'd shop it around first over the phone though. You'd be surprised at the price differences for the exact same part from store to store.

If it were me, I'd change out the thermostat too. If it's been there as long as you say it has, it may nearing it's life expectancy. It's also an easy and cheap part, but one that can cost you 50x's more if it goes bad out on the road. It too is a 15 min job. It's easy.

Good luck. Hope you get it fixed for good.