Cooling Fan "On" a lot

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Can someone elaborate more on the passenger side fan? Is there a fan on that side only near the intake (when driving, that is where it sounds like it is coming from). If so, what is its purpose, when it "should" come on, why it is sooo loud, etc. Thanks!! I am often at a drive through or a light, and it kicks on causing people around to freak out. (it is kind of funny)


Also, which fans kick on when the car is off and sitting in the garage? Mine 2001 S does that up to an hour after having driven on a hot day.

Thanks!!!