running fan after car turned off

2003 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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LNCHERRY
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My fan on a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire runs and drains battery after the car is turned off.
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:15 PM
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CHUCKSTER869
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Dose it run hot if not disconnect fan connection at the radiator.Trouble is in the temperature sensor or wire connection
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:20 PM
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LNCHERRY
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It does not run hot. So how is this problem fixed? Is it costly or a simple fix. If I disconnect the fan at the radiator and this doesn't handle the problem what would be my next step. Thanks for the reply.
Dec 27, 2010 at 8:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fan relay could be sticking
Dec 27, 2010 at 9:43 PM
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