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Why does fan turn on?

Old Feb 20, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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Why does fan turn on?

When I turn my ignition to ACC my fan turns on as well. Even when my car is cold it comes on. I only have a single fan setup so whats going on?
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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your fan temp sensor may be fubared. IIRC, it's in the rer of the pass head. unplug it it (single wire) and see if it sill comes on.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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It shouldn't be coming on. It must be time for a new one.
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