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Old 11-24-2017, 09:31 PM   #1
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Slightly different issue with my 2002 S. The mechanic during an inspection told me the engine fan ran when he put power to it, but that it didn't come on on its own. The gauge reads just a little right of 180. Anyone have any ideas why it doesn't engage on its own?

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Old 11-25-2017, 06:26 AM   #2
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Slightly different issue with my 2002 S. The mechanic during an inspection told me the engine fan ran when he put power to it, but that it didn't come on on its own. The gauge reads just a little right of 180. Anyone have any ideas why it doesn't engage on its own?

Thank you.
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resistor for fan under front bumper

whoops, you mean engine compartment fan. I agree sensor may be shot as mentioned below

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Old 11-25-2017, 07:57 AM   #3
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Slightly different issue with my 2002 S. The mechanic during an inspection told me the engine fan ran when he put power to it, but that it didn't come on on its own. The gauge reads just a little right of 180. Anyone have any ideas why it doesn't engage on its own?

Thank you.
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Engine fan in the engine compartment? Then the temp sensor on the intake manifold may be shot or not wired right? If you meant radiator fans, then likely those registers as mentioned earlier.
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