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1998 Chevrolet Cavalier radiator fan has stopped running

Tiny
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  • 1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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  • 165,000 MILES
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier mileage: 165,000. My radiator fan has stopped running which is causing my car to run hot. I was told by somebody that if the fan is burned out that the fan would be stiff, it would be hard to turn. My fan is easy to turn so do I need a new fan or could it be an electrical problem?
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Friday, November 19th, 2010 AT 11:23 PM

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Tiny
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When the engine is running hot and the radiator fan should be on, check for 12 volts to the fan. If there is no voltage, there is a relay or sensor that has failed. If there is voltage, then the fan motor needs replacing.
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Friday, November 19th, 2010 AT 11:24 PM
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Will it come on if the A/C is turned on?
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Friday, November 19th, 2010 AT 11:30 PM

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