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Cooling fan quit

Tiny
MNMAN2
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  • 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
Fan basically shorted out and caught fire a little! Unplugged it and no problem, plugged it back in and it immediately began to smoke. Obviously I need to replace it?
But my question is, it's super cold out, northern MN in the winter -24 degrees this morning, (LOL) It's also New Years Day. I drove it home last night (fifteen minutes) and it stayed cool (working gauge sub 190 degrees).

So is it safe to drive in these cold temperatures as long as I watch the heat gauge? Just for a couple days until I get the part?
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 AT 5:43 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Yes, you need to be sure that you watch it at idle situations as that is when it is needed the most.

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

If you use the defroster, the AC will kick in and the fan should come on. without the fan, it may make a difference in cleaning off the inside of your windshield.

Roy
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