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Engine fan on, motor will notcrank

Tiny
RICHARD1950
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  • 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • V8
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have 1997 t bird 8cly. When I go to crank fans kick on and I have to wait 3 or 4 minutes for them to go off. Then it cranks up and runs great. I have changed the temp heat sensors and it still does same thing. Thanks
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 2:02 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the fan relay could be sticking
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 2:07 AM
Tiny
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Find the fan relay and remove it and see what happens whether it will start up w/o waiting
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Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 AT 2:17 AM

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