1999 Honda Accord car is over heating in traffic

Tiny
UF_FRANK
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  • 1999 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
When I am in traffic my car overheats, when I turn on the ac it comes back to normal. I found out the radiator fan don't come on when engine is hot. Is it the fan relay, if you think this is the problem were can I find this relay and replace it. THANKS
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 AT 9:21 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi uf_frank,

The problem is most probably caused by a faulty radiator fan switch located on thermostat housing.

Unplug the fan switch and use a jumper across the terminals, if the fan comes on with ignition switch turned ON, the fan switch is faulty.
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Friday, November 27th, 2009 AT 4:38 AM

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