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Showing posts with label car engine fan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label car engine fan. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

1998 Mercury Mystique: Engine cooling fan not Running?

After driving for few minutes the engine overheats and fan should come ON.But out of two fans only one comes up and other engine cooling fan not coming up and also A/C is not working.

It can be Faulty cooling fan or its the issue with Engine cooling fan Relay.


But before replacing the relay, unplug the wiring harness connector to the engine fan and do 2 things.

First, run jumper wires from the battery to the cooling fan to make sure that the fan runs and hasnt failed due to a short in the harness.

Next, you need to carefully check the harness connector where you thought you saw scorching and see if any of the wires are melted or if connector is melted, allowing the wires to touch and short out and if found, repair the wires.

If all is ok and fan runs, then in the fuse/relay box in the engine compartment, swap out the cooling fan relay(highlighted in yellow) with another relay to see if the fan comes on:

The Relay diagram is shown below:----
Engine cooling fan relay


To jump the wire from battery to fan motor.

You will need a couple of long wires that both ends are stripped to expose the wires. Connect one to the positive end on the battery and one to the negative. Then touch the other ends to the 2 terminals on the fan motor connection terminals on the fan itself(where harness connector plugs into).


You do have to use caution to prevent from shocking yourself by touching the ends of the wires. If not comfortable doing this, then you want a friend with mechanical experience to do this or have a mechanic do this.

This details will help.
Thanks.


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Saturday, February 25, 2012

How to replace engine Cooling Fan Switch?


Cooling Fan Switch Operation:

The cooling fan switch on electric fans monitors coolant temperature signals from the engine control computer. When the engine is cool, the switch opens to keep the fan from spinning. When engine is warm, the switch closes to turn fan on for cooling.

See below how the cooling fan looks :---


Before replacing cooling fan switch .Inspect and tst it.

Inspect the cooling fan switch's wires and connections. Cooling fan switch problems are often caused by faulty wiring or loose or corroded connections rather than the failure of the switch itself. If the wires or connections are bad, replace them. If you think the switch is defective, it should be tested.
Also listen for a pinging noise, failed cooling fan switches can cause pinging when the engine is overheating.

Test :--
When testing a cooling fan switch, first test it with the engine cold, then test it when the engine reaches a specified temperature. Check your vehicle's service manual for more directions.
To check a switch, disconnect the connector at the switch. with an ohmmeter, check for continuity between the terminals of the switch with the switch moved to the on position and to the off position.
The continuity through a switch can be checked with an ohmmeter. With the switch open, there should be infinite resistance. With the switch closed, there should be zero resistance.
With the switch off, there should be no continuity between the terminals. With the switch on, there should be good continuity between the terminals. If the switch is activated by something mechanical and doesn't complete the circuit when it should, check the adjustment of the switch. (Some switches are not adjustable.) If the adjustment is correct, replace the switch. Another way to check a switch is to simply bypass it with a jumper wire. If the component works when the switch is jumped, a bad switch is indicated.
Voltage drop across switches should also be checked. Ideally, when the switch is closed there should be no voltage drop. Any voltage drop indicates resistance and the switch should be replaced.

Replace cooling fan switch :--

Because of the variations of electric cooling fan systems, manufacturers' schematics and specifications must be consulted for troubleshooting and repairing any particular year-model car.

CAUTION
Some fan motors will start, and run, without warning even though the ignition switch may be in the OFF position. Therefore, extreme caution should be exercised when working under the hood of a vehicle equipped with an electric cooling fan.

To replace the switch:

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Unplug the cooling fan switch.
Then, unscrew it.
Reverse the removal procedures to install the new part.
Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

This will help
Thanks.

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