Cooling fan issue

Tiny
MXRIDERAZ
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  • 2001 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
My truck has one big electric fan and it wont kick on unless the air conditioner is on. I have checked the relay and it is fine. I was wondering what could cause this problem? Also in heavy traffic the temperature gauge gets a little high (right past the middle), but cools back down after driving is this normal?
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016 AT 6:13 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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If the fan does not kick on, then it would do as you say it is. The fuses are probably good, but check these anyhow. You might try replacing engine coolant temperature sensor.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2016 AT 7:27 AM

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