Check the cooling fan relay could be sticking closed -switch side

Answered by rasmataz
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Ok - this may sound stupid but when I opened the relay box, it appears to be missing some of the relays - and specifically some of those relating to the cooling fan. I don't think anyone removed them recently either. Is it normal to have open spots? And when you say switch sides - can you be more specific? Thanks much.

Response from latchkey
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Switch sides-means the switch side of the relay

Answered by rasmataz
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Ok - so Ive located that panel. How would I know if the switch is stuck? #2 and #11 are empty. Or am I looking for another one on or near the radiator? I am a bit of a novice as you can see. :-)

Response from latchkey
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Remove the no.3 and 6 and see what happens

Answered by rasmataz
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So I pulled each one of them when the car was being jumped and kept coming back and forth testing different combinations, but the fan continued even when both the 3 and 6 were pulled - together and separate... I would have expected the fan to stop altogether at some point - with the switch removed yes?

Response from latchkey
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The cooling fan circuit is shorted somewhere to a power source

Answered by rasmataz
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Ok - so any idea how a novice would be able to fix that? Or should I bring it to a service center? also, what should be the approximate cost to do so? Thanks for all your help...

Response from latchkey
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Sir-my adivse is bring her in to the pros this problem can be complicated for a DIY. As for the cost the flat rate labor varies with location could be $70.00-$130.00 per hr.

Answered by rasmataz
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Do you happen to have the wiring diagram for this model that I could see on this site? Also, is it possible that the run on fan switch needs replacing? Is there a way to test that?

Response from latchkey
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