How radiator fans and thermostat works

Tiny
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  • 1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 26,000 MILES
After the radiator fans have turn on when the engine has reached the normal temperature. How is the radiator fans suppose to work after turn on?
Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 AT 6:54 AM

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Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Here are two links to help answer your questions. Take a look through them and let me know if they help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-engine-thermostat-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 AT 7:10 PM
Tiny
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Yes it help.
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Thursday, October 17th, 2019 AT 5:14 AM
Tiny
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It help but my car radiator fans don't off and on after turn up. Is there any problem with that.
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Thursday, October 17th, 2019 AT 5:19 AM
Tiny
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Not sure I understand. Are the fans staying on after the key is turned off? If that is the case, I would check to see if there is an issue with one of the relays.

Let me know.
Joe
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Thursday, October 17th, 2019 AT 6:53 PM

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