1997 Mercury Mystique

Tiny
ANTONIO NEGRETE
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  • 1997 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
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  • 2WD
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  • 138,000 MILES
Why when I conect the coolant sensor, the fan turn off?
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 AT 9:06 PM

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Tiny
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The coolant sensor lets the fan know when to come on. If engine is not warm enough to need the fan on then the sensor will not allow fan to run. If engine is starting to overheat but fan still will not come on then it is because your sensor is faulty.

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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 AT 9:55 PM

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