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1998 Mercury Marquis Repair Question


Topics covered: Radiator, Battery, Fuse.
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Asked on November 25, 2011

Why won't radiator fan come on? car overheating

Bought a 98 marquis drove it home next day started it up after about an hour car began to overheat popped the hood noticed the radiator wasn't coming on. changed sensor, thermostat & radiator and all fuses & relays still nothing.
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Replied on November 25, 2011

Power the fan motor direct from the battery and see if it turns on-if so -Could be the computer controlled circuit of the fan relay

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 25, 2011

did that and the fan works that way...so if it is the computer controlled circuit how would i fix that?

Tiny Response from tricey16
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Replied on November 25, 2011

Check the wires back to the computer for shorts/open circuit if okay-think! computer

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 25, 2011

ok thanks so much for your help!

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