engine fan stay on

2012 SEAT IBIZA
24,000 MILES • 1.2L • 3 CYL • TURBO • FWD • MANUAL
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DUNCANDISORDERLY
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I have had this car one week and so far fine. I drove to work this morning (6 miles)and when I took key out I could hear the fan running which it hasn't before and I am sure I smelled burning. Tonight on way home I stopped it in town and it was ok but when I went the last mile home it came on again. The coolant level looks fine. Iwent another run later where there is a bit of a climb but it was ok. Should the fan be coming on on short journeys?
Mar 31, 2015 at 1:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like you have a cooling fan relay that is sticking on. the relay is under the hood. here is a guide to help test the relay:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please run down this guide and report back.


Mar 31, 2015 at 6:06 PM
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TURBOJAY
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Thanks for this post. I had this problem and had to get a fan control relay. All fixed!
Mar 4, 2019 at 11:38 AM