1997 Honda Accord Fan Runs After Shutdown

1997 HONDA ACCORD
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DIEGOBORGH
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I noticed since last week that after I turn off the engine, the left radiator fan turns on for about a minute and then it shuts off.
Is this normal or there's something wrong?

Thanks!
Apr 8, 2006 at 9:59 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Completely normal. The engine is warm enough that it will run the fan until the radiator is cooled. It should be in short duration and not come on again.
Apr 9, 2006 at 5:53 AM

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No repair is needed. A brief radiator fan run after shutdown is normal when the engine is warm; it should stop after a short time and not restart.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Honda Accord EX noticed the left radiator fan running for about a minute after the engine was turned off. The expert said this is completely normal: a warm engine runs the fan until the radiator cools, and the run should be short and not repeat.

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