1996 Saturn SL1 fuse blowing when fan operates

1996 SATURN SL1
166,888 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ERIC LYNN
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what causes the cooling fan fuse to blow after about 3 minutes of operation causing the car to overheat
Jul 14, 2009 at 1:34 PM
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JDL
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Hello, 30amp fuse? Maybe a problem with the motor? You can take the connector loose from the fan, use a couple of jumpers off battery positive and negative. Use an inline fuse, see if it still blows the fuse, if it does, I believe the fan motor is faulty.
Jul 14, 2009 at 2:21 PM