1988 Toyota Corolla Two Fans Wont Work Car Heat Body Told Could Fan Switch

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PSERVIN89
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My two fans wont work and the car heat up some body told it could be the fan switch were is the fan switch located
Jan 4, 2013 at 7:16 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Were the fans tested and confirmed to be good?
Did you check the fuses and fan relays?
The fan switch is at rear of engine, near thermostat housing.
Jan 4, 2013 at 8:12 AM
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PSERVIN89
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The fans are good.just won't turn on dose the switch have two wires or one.thank you for answer
Jan 4, 2013 at 9:52 AM
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KHLOW2008
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One wire.
Jan 4, 2013 at 10:56 AM
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PSERVIN89
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Ok thank you so much you guys are the best
Jan 4, 2013 at 11:56 AM
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You're welcome.
Jan 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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PSERVIN89
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I try everything but the fans won't turn on n both fans are working good n have n change the box fuse next to bayterry n change he fan switch what do u think is the problem
Jan 6, 2013 at 1:47 PM
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A I fix the problem on the 88 corolla it was the efi relay it was bad. What dose that relay have to do with the fans
Jan 6, 2013 at 5:02 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Are you sure it is the EFI relay?
Which one in diagram?
Jan 7, 2013 at 4:30 AM
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PSERVIN89
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Ya it was number 4
Jan 7, 2013 at 6:22 AM
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Ya it was number 4 I put new fan1,fan2,fan3 n still didn't want to tur on I hit the fuse box n it turn on then stated to move the wires n the relay switches n wen I moved the efi relay the fans tie on I replace it n they we working fine
Jan 7, 2013 at 6:27 AM
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KHLOW2008
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That is strange because if the EFI relay is fulty, you would not be able to start engine.
Jan 8, 2013 at 6:35 AM
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PSERVIN89
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That was the problem I took the raley off n the fans turn off then I put the new one n they were working fine.I another problem my brother has 1995 Honda civic wen he turns the car on after 2mnts been on it starts accelerating by it self war could be the problem
Jan 8, 2013 at 6:31 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The idle control or cold start system has a faulty and start with the basics.

Check the coolant level. Ensure hoses to IAC Idle Air Control and FITV (Fast Idle Thermal Valve, this is for cold start to increase the rpm) are not clogged.
Ensure the idle adjust screw has not worked itself loose.
Check for vacuum leaks.
If the MIL is indicating, retrieve the trouble code and let me know what it is.

Jan 9, 2013 at 5:34 AM
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PSERVIN89
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I fix the problem I have a nother problem 2002 Honda civic turn signal won't work but the hazard dose I check fuses there good wha could it be
Feb 22, 2013 at 3:42 AM
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Turn signal and hazard lights uses different fuse and if fuses are goos, you need to check the switch and its wiring.
Feb 28, 2013 at 5:12 AM
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