1996 Chevy Cavalier Fan won't work

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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LAUGHINGWATERS
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1996 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My fan stopped working a few days ago, but if I hit a bump the fan will kick in for a little bit but makes an awful sound from the right side of the motor. And when it does work its not nearly as strong as before.
Feb 27, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Sounds like the fan blade has worked loose from the shaft.

Disconnect the fan connector and fabricate a connector to connect fan directly to 12V, if fan runs then fan motor is OK. If it makes noise, like it is hitting something, then I would remove fan assy. and see if blade is attached properly.
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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