2000 Dodge Caravan changed radiator fan

MIKEFINNEGAN

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2000 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
190,000 MILES

Hello, I changed out my radiator fan assy. The right fan motor was burned out and it burnt the 40 amp fuse that ran the fans. I changed out the assy. And reset the check engine light that was on due to the fans not running. The check light won't come back on but I have not seen the fans running yet. I let the van idle until the temp guage got to haflway and the fans didn't start once. Is there still some thing wrong? Thanks

Sunday, July 25th, 2010 AT 8:41 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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They won't turn on at the half way point. Has the vehicle ever gotten hotter than that?

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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 AT 12:24 AM

MIKEFINNEGAN

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Not very often does it get past halfway. How hot does it need to get to turn them on?

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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 AT 9:08 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The factory thermostat doesn't fully open until 195 degrees F. The fans will usually come on around 215 to 220 degrees.

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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 AT 11:14 PM

JAYDEE427

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Let the engine run until it reaches its normal operating temperature range (which is normally the half-way mark) and then turn on your ac (air conditioner) on all the way / MAX. Wait a moment (2 - 4 minutes) and and see if the fans come on then. That procedure activates the aux. Fan in order to assist in the cooling process.
Also double-check and make sure you plugged the fan harness back in. Lol.

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Thursday, July 29th, 2010 AT 3:14 PM