1997 Saturn SL1 / Electric Fan is not running

1997 SATURN
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ROADWARRIOR3
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The electric cooling fan on my 1997 Saturn SL1 is not running which obviously causes my engine to overheat within 5 minutes. If I run my heater on medium high, it dissipates the engine heat. But in 80 degree and higher summer heat, this is not a viable option for the entire summer. A repair garage informed me that the part and labor to replace the faulty part that will engage the cooliing fan will cost $320. Does this cost sound excessive to you ?
May 30, 2007 at 10:10 PM
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JERSEYDAD68
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high price ..try fuses and see if the a/c turns the fan on first its not like changing an engine you or friend could most likely figure it out...if not find a cheaper mech...good luck....
Jun 4, 2007 at 10:30 PM
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NAVY13
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I actually had the same problem with my Saturn when I first bought it. I also did the heat trick in the summer. IT SUCKED!!!, but yeah $320 sounds about right to me. The part is about 120 I believe and the rest is labor.
Jun 8, 2007 at 8:17 AM
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