When I turn my ignition off the engine fans keep running for about 20 seconds after, what does this mean?

Tiny
BUDGIE64
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Engine fans still running when engine is not running, temperature gauge does not show any over heating.
Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 AT 3:32 PM

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Tiny
DOCFIXIT
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Maybe relay sticking
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 AT 4:03 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check relays.
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 AT 4:04 PM
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KHLOW2008
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The temperature gauge does not need to show overheating. There is a fan switch that would turn the cooling fans on when a certain temperature is breached to activate it. It is normal if the fan operations is only intermittent and not each and everytime the engine is turned off.

Ensure the coolant level in the radiator is correct. Check when engine is cold.
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Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 AT 4:33 PM

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