Radiator fans do not come on

Tiny
BACKYARD BOBBY
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  • 2003 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
Grand Caravan heat was not working and temperature would go to red then drop.
- I replaced the thermostat.

Heat now works and temperature stays below half way mark. From this it seems water pump is working properly.

However - Radiator is steaming on inside side, radiator is low on fluid.
Twin fans are not coming on.
Seems radiator overflow is directed down edge or front of radiator. I can't follow it under cowl.

-> It seems radiator is not being cooled so, water/anti-freeze is boiling out overflow hose.

I switched windows fuse with Rad Fan fuse. Windows still work but, fans still don't come on.
- Fan fuse must be ok.

How can I test the fans? Do they have in line fuses?

Thank you,

Backyard Bobby
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 2:13 PM

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Tiny
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Power the fan motors direct from the battery if both works-check and test the following fan relays, coolant temperature sensor or the engine temperature gauge sender/switch and computer. They do not have inline fuses

See the guides below on wiring testing and relay testing, they will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

The wiring diagram for your cooling fans is attached below
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Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 AT 3:17 PM

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