Still overheats after replacing the radiator fan

Tiny
GLOWE2000
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  • 2003 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 153,000 MILES
I just recently got my radiator changed and my car still started to overheat afterward unless I have my A/C on. What can be the problem?
Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 AT 4:29 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If it doesn't overheat with the A/C is on, it sounds like the cooling fan isn't turning on. When you turn on the A/C, the fan will automatically turn on.

Can you tell me if it overheats at highway speed with the A/C off or does it seem to only happen if you are in stop-and-go traffic without the A/C?

Take a look through this link. It explains how the cooling fans are to work.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

I need you to do me a favor. With the A/C off, pay attention to see if the cooling fans are turning on when the engine starts getting hot.

Let me know.

Joe

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Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 AT 9:19 PM

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