Bad fan clutch

2004 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
123,500 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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EWCEP
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My vehicle runs real hot in traffic and the A/C won’t cool until the car moves. I can stop the fan easily with a glove on and hold it still with little or no resistance. How can I be sure it’s bad? I checked the fuse and relay.
May 25, 2019 at 10:16 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Are you referring to an electric or mechanical style fan on your vehicle? Thanks for using 2CarPros.
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May 26, 2019 at 5:49 AM
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EWCEP
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Hi Danny, my vehicle listed above has an electronic fan clutch and I can stop the fan easily with my hand. I don't think it is moving much air. how can I be sure if its good or bad?I think i need to replace it but not 100% sure it is bad. Thanks, Craig
May 30, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello again.

Yes, sounds like the electronic fan clutch is faulty. I've attached three pictures below as a step-by-step on how to remove and replace.Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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May 31, 2019 at 6:41 AM