radiator fan not working

1992 FORD TEMPO
340,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DANSGURL
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Radiator fan does not turn on...car over heats if I don't turn heater on in car. Where do I start to fix this problem?
Nov 15, 2010 at 2:24 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, make sure the fan motor is good. Run a jumper wire from the positive terminal to the fan motor to see if it runs.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Nov 15, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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FIXITMR
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got a leak? i know i've removed and cleaned a few rusty tanks. some if they are not that bad you can solder the small hole, clean and coat the tank with undercoating/roofing tar and reinstall. have fun
Nov 16, 2010 at 7:42 PM
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