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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 03:02 PM
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Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

Hello everyone. I've noticed recently that my radiator cooling fan (single fan, originally LG4 car with A/C delete) hasn't been turning on even between 220 and 260 degrees. I've tested the fan itself by hooking it up to the battery and also tested the relay by grounding the fan switch wire. All good there. I've also replaced the fan switch itself and even the connector but to no avail. Is there anything I'm missing here? Thanks in advance.
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 03:12 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

You replaced the switch on the passenger side head, right?

If so, did you lookk for frayed wires at the relay? I had soem ugly wires that were grounding so I put some elctric tape on them and all works like new!



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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 03:56 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

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You replaced the switch on the passenger side head, right?

If so, did you lookk for frayed wires at the relay? I had soem ugly wires that were grounding so I put some elctric tape on them and all works like new!
Yes, on the passenger side. I have not seen any frayed wiring. I'll take a look.
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 04:01 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On


This is what I'm looking for?
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 04:16 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

I replaced a fan switch lately with an AC Delco on e that didn't work when new. Got one from advance auto that works great now. Only other possibility I can think of is the switch not grounding due to too much teflon tape or sealant already on the switch. You can check for continuity between the switch body and ground to eliminate that as a problem
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 04:26 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

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I replaced a fan switch lately with an AC Delco on e that didn't work when new. Got one from advance auto that works great now. Only other possibility I can think of is the switch not grounding due to too much teflon tape or sealant already on the switch. You can check for continuity between the switch body and ground to eliminate that as a problem
Does the switch ground via the threads?
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 05:47 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

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Does the switch ground via the threads?

Yes, it grounds via the threads, so if you put too much teflon tape in it it can;t ground.



That connector looks ok... but isn;t the cooling fan relay up front by the radiator area?


mine is right by the air box. 87 TPi Formula




That one you got might be for the fuel pump?


it looks similar if I am not mistaken.


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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 06:21 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

Looks like the right 5 wires. Different years different locations and forms?
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Old Jul 6, 2021 | 08:30 PM
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Re: Radiator Cooling Fan Not Coming On

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Looks like the right 5 wires. Different years different locations and forms?

could be!


My cooling fan relay is by the air box but I also have a relay there that looks the same as the OP in the same area though.... Might be fuel pump but i have no clue lol


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