Car runs hot?

2002 JAGUAR S-TYPE
147,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NEWCROSS
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Hi, I have a 2002 S Type Jag. 20 mins. after driving the temperature gauge starts to fluctuate. The car runs however I can see the temperature gauge moving up as I slow in traffic or idle, once I take off on the open road the gauge moves slowly ( the fluctuation happens through the drive time) back to the normal position in the middle. I’ve had the thermostat checked and told that was not the problem. Also, I notice that the fan does NOT spinning when the engine has been running for an extended period of time, I hear an exhaust sound as if air is being sucked away for the radiator. Can u help?
Jul 8, 2015 at 1:48 PM
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check fuses in pic then see if fan comes on or not if it does not then scan it to see if fan module in front of radiator is bad.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over his guide as well


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot


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