cooling fan

98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TARITACLEO
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My car cooling fan work only whith the ac and when you shut down the ac the car get over heat why
Feb 23, 2011 at 4:59 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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How hot is the engine getting?
Feb 23, 2011 at 5:28 PM
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TARITACLEO
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very hot because the fan never come on whithout the ac on
Feb 23, 2011 at 5:31 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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I asked because there may not be a problem. The cooling fan is a 2 speed and low speed comes on at 217 degrees and high speed kicks at 230 degrees. Depending how hot it actually gets, it may either be normal or it may be missing low speed. I would let it idle and let the temp rise as high as the red zone before shutting it off. that won't damage anything. If only high speed comes on, then you will have to find out why.
Feb 23, 2011 at 5:40 PM
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