the electric fan is coming on even though the car is not hot

2000 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
120,000 MILES
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TROOPER10
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the electric fan is coming on even though the car is not hot the mechanic tells me that the heat sensor is ok and also we are not using the a/c
Nov 23, 2011 at 7:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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what was the techs recommendation??
it could be a thermostat that could be causing it too.

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Nov 23, 2011 at 7:29 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If you are using defrost, that usually engages the compressor also. Some even do it with floor heat.
Nov 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM