1996 Chevy Cavalier Radiator Fan Malfunctions

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
86,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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OWLOFAMITELA
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I have a 1996 Cavalier that runs like a top, but the radiator fan comes on when I first crank the car and stays on for approximately 15 seconds and then quits running. I have jumped the fan directly from the battery and the fan runs perfectly. I thought it was the relay so I replaced it and the problem still exists. It will run for about 15 seconds and then it will quit. Is there more than 1 relay? Is there a sensor somewhere that I have been unable to find that could be malfunctioning? Any help wouild certainly be appreciated! Thanks a million
Jul 31, 2009 at 2:13 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor may be failing
Jul 31, 2009 at 3:56 PM
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OWLOFAMITELA
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I replaced the engine coolant temperature sensor and the fan does the same thing, i.e. runs for about 15 seconds and quits. Fan runs fine directly connected to the battery. I have replaced the relay and still does the same thing--runs about 15 seconds and quits. Any other help would be appreciated. Thanks a trillion(more use to this word than a million!
Aug 1, 2009 at 5:55 AM
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