radiator fan not working

1998 HONDA CIVIC
135,000 MILES
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EFUJISHI
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1998 Honda Civic LX- radiator fan does not work. Replaced radiator fan switch- still not working. Also, water temp gauge runs hot.
Aug 17, 2011 at 4:26 PM
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FIXITMR
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did you test fan itself?
Jun 22, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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EFUJISHI
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Yes. Fan worked when I used paper clip to connect terminals that leads to fan switch. Now, when I did the same test- fan does not work.
Jun 22, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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FIXITMR
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so repeat test fails? check fuses again? or repeat clip test and tap on fan to see if it starts?
Jun 22, 2019 at 3:07 PM
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