1997 Dodge Caravan Fan

Tiny
DOLENR
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  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 108,000 MILES
The fan continues to run after the engine is turned off, nonstop. The only way to cease it is to pull the fuse. What recommendations do you suggest to resolve? THANK YOU!
Saturday, June 19th, 2010 AT 8:40 AM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Hi dolenr. Welcome to the forum. It's amazing how complicated and unreliable systems become when the manufacturers hang a computer module onto otherwise trouble-free systems. In response to people's complaints about actually being able to hear the radiator fan at times, the fan is now controlled by an infinitely-variable computerized controller. It is still called the relay but it is an electronic module that is mounted to the left of the radiator, about half way down. Be sure the fan has been not running for a while before you remove it because under the right conditions it will get hot enough to burn your hands. It must be bolted solidly to the body for heat dissipation. If it is loose, it will overheat and short.

You should be able to find one of these relays in the salvage yard. They're easier to see and remove if the radiator is already gone.

Caradiodoc
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Saturday, June 19th, 2010 AT 9:08 AM

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