WHY WOULD'NT THE COOLING FAN NOT BE WORKING

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
117,000 MILES
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DEBRA DETLEFSEN
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COOLING FAN DOESN'T COME ON WHEN VEHICLE GETS WARM
Jan 24, 2012 at 11:08 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Most common cause is the electronic fan relay. It's half way down on the driver's side of the radiator support. Your mechanic can command it to turn on with a scanner to allow troubleshooting. You may find a fuse blown too. A tight fan motor can cause a blown fuse too.
Jan 24, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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