Radiator fan relay location

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SAMSFUNSHINE
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Hello I have a 97 caravan and I cannot find the switch or relay on the engine for the fan
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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It's an unnecessarily complicated module on the core support, next to the left side of the radiator, half way down. It must be bolted on to dissipate heat. It will get hot enough to burn your hand, and it will self destruct if allowed to overheat.

This module is used to vary the fan speed for various conditions. It is slowed down to prevent complaints of excessive fan noise. A lot of expense and unreliability to quiet a little noise.

Caradiodoc
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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JEFF DAI
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Engine Cooling problem
1998 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I need the location of the radiator fan relay on the van.
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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Here is the photo of the relay


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/88091_relay_cara_1.jpg

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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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Where is the cooling (radiator) fan relay on a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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Cooling Fan Relay Location

Radiator Fan Relay Mounted On Left Front Frame Rail


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_r_5.jpg




https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_r1_3.gif



https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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Could you please tell me where the radiator cooling fan relay is located?
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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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Check fuse no.4 40amp also see below for relay location


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fan_relay_6.jpg

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Monday, November 26th, 2018 AT 11:24 AM (Merged)
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Yah I got same problem suddenly 2000! I LIKE that last CLOSEUP PIC! But my question is can it be BYPASSED or where do you buy it?
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Saturday, July 13th, 2019 AT 8:24 PM
Tiny
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OUCH my 2000 grandvan sport relay NOT where indicated!
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 6:36 AM
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Where is the cooling fan relay located
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/416332_2006_dodge_caravan_cooling_fan_relay_part2_1.jpg


There you go.
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I cannot read the drawing you. Please send a clearer drawing.
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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Sorry about that some of the image's are hard to post clear I emailed you the diagram hopefully you can read that one.
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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DEJANMILOJEVIK
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Please tall me the exact location of the radiator fan relay. Thank you
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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Its at top left front frame rail


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_fan_relay_8.jpg

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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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Gentlemen,

Thanks in advance for your assistance! I'm replacing a radiator fan relay on a 2000 4cyl Dodge Caravan and can't get the relay unplugged from the harness. I'm afraid of damaging the connector which of course I'll need to connect the new relay.

Can you point me to an illustration or advise me on how to unplug the relay from the wiring harness? Also, once installed, if it functions properly, do I need to use the pigtail that comes with the new relay? I'd like to avoid the pigtail splicing if possible.

Thanks sincerely!

Chrisxx
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Chances are it is hard to disconnect because it heated up and melted. It should pull out of the socket. As far as the pigtail, if they gave you one, there is a reason or update. If I'm correct and the original one melted down, you will want to replace it.

Let me know if you have other questions.
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:17 PM (Merged)
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They gave you that new pigtail for a reason. They have a problem with the plugs melting on to the relay. Cut the wires and splice in the new pigtail.
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Sunday, July 14th, 2019 AT 12:18 PM (Merged)
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CHRISXX
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Jacobandnicolas/Wrenchtech,

Thank you guys most sincerely for your prompt & informative response! Guess that eliminates any need to know how to unplug the relay from the harness.

Thanks again!
Chrisxx
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