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SamZman

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Thats a good guess. I know that on some makes/models the fans will run even with the key out and you walking away from them. At least for a time. I'm not sure why they do this, but I'm guessing its only as smart as the temp sensor. They could be cooling down the fluid in the radiator to try to keep the engine temp from rising from all the hot dense metal and the like.

I'm not sure how you'd troubleshoot this unless you could take readings of the temp sensors resistance. Maybe someone else will help out here. You could just replace it and see.

 

Evan

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They carry the relays, and it's easy to find. You'll need a regular 5-terminal automotive relay. It will be located in the underhood fusebox, normally labeled as "fans" or something similar in the location. The relay is only oriented one way, so pull out the old one and throw the new one in.
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Originally posted by BiG BeN:

hey, googled this cause i'm bored and came up with this http://www.alldata.com/techtips/2001/20010801b.html

apparently there's a TSB out on it.

Ah, very cool! Thanks! smile.gif I looked at the distribution cover and didnt see anything about the fans.. I guess I'll look again.
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