How to replace a radiator cooling fan relay

RAY_VALENCIA

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1997 FORD ESCORT
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
131,000 MILES

I have bougth the relay already, now I would like to know where is the location of this part in the car so I can change it myself thanks for your help

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 AT 6:02 PM

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BMRFIXIT

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You do not have a relay just for the coolant fan motor
what you have is a constant control relay module (CCRM)
located left front of engine behind left headlight it controls PCM, fuel pump and so on

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Saturday, June 6th, 2020 AT 12:46 PM

RAY_VALENCIA

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Thanks for the answer, What happens is that the cooling fan is running all times even the engine is off, and I have to take the fuse out to dont run out of battery, and the mechanic told me that is the piece I need. In case is that the piece I need can You give some clues how to install this relay
thanks for you help

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Saturday, June 6th, 2020 AT 12:46 PM

BMRFIXIT

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Do you have check engine light on? Get the codes will help if u do once you locate the CCRM its simple to replace wire plug is secured on the module with a bolt.

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Saturday, June 6th, 2020 AT 12:46 PM