cooling fan not working?

1996 SATURN SL2
250,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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HOLLY1058
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I installed a new fan motor and it still does not come on
Mar 25, 2010 at 3:02 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

Since you have already replaced the motor. You could have a faulty fan relay or defective wiring.

First you want to check the relay. The relay is located under the hood in the battery junction box (see diagram below).

Here is a article on how to test the relay:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Then you want to check to see if you are getting power to the fan.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

I have attached diagnostics as well as wiring diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
Aug 2, 2021 at 9:05 PM