Cooling fan

2004 BUICK REGAL
151,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • FWD
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Fan does not come on and gets hot.
Sep 26, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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I would first by checking the fuses then the relays and then see if the fan motor is getting power and if so the motor will need to be replaced.

Here are some guides to get us started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

and

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-electric-fan-motor

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can keep helping you.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 27, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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