1998 Honda Civic Radiator cooling fan

WBLASIAR

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1998 HONDA CIVIC
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
98,000 MILES

The temperture remains midway on the gauge but after a lengthy time the cooling fan does not try to run. I checked the voltage and it has none, for the fan. I change the relay out with another that I new ws working and this did not help. What calls for the cooling fan to come on and how do I make certain that this is the problem. I jumped out the relay and made the fan work. We recently had the timing belt changed at a local honda dealer and I am wondering if something did not get hooked up correctly. Thanks for your assistance.

Thursday, June 4th, 2009 AT 7:53 AM

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KHLOW2008

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Hi wblasiar,

It takes more than 20 minutes of running before the fan comes on and if the temperature is at mid point, it should be ok. Let it run a while longer and test if it comes on.

When engine is cold, check coolant level at radiator and reserve tank. If you had replaced the water pump, there is a possibility there are air trapped in the system.

When AC is turned on, does the fans work?

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Saturday, June 6th, 2009 AT 11:23 AM

WBLASIAR

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One fan runs when A/C is on not the other.I replaced the temp. Switch on the thermostat houseing and it seems to be doing Okay now, but there is still a smell of burning anti-freeze after a long ride home in traffic. Yes, the water pump was replaced when they changed the timming belt and no there is no signs of water leaving the radiator.

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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 AT 7:29 AM

KHLOW2008

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You need to check the fan that is not working. Either the fan motor is bad or you have a wiring or relay problem.

Coolant smell could be due to residue from repairs carried out or there is a leak somewhere.

Did you check the coolant level in the radiator?

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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 AT 8:31 AM

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