2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Cooling fan

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
120,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • TURBO • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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AGUILAR49
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I noticed my PT Cruiser turbo was running hot while at idle but okay while I was driving. I found out the fan stopped working so I bought a new one and had it installed . Even with the new fan something is preventing the fan from coming on but what?
Oct 21, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Did you check the old fan motor? If it was tight, it would draw higher than normal current and typically blow a fuse. There is also an electronic fan relay to provide continuously variable speed, and since it's a computer module, it has a very high failure rate.
Oct 21, 2015 at 6:03 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Hey doc, I think you're going to find that this is normal operation. The fan is programmed to come on at higher temps for emissions reasons. I think they kick somewhere around 225 so that would be considerable less than the 195-200 it would run at cruising speeds..
Oct 21, 2015 at 6:47 PM