Radiator fans not working

1998 HYUNDAI EXCEL
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WAZZA124
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Engine Cooling problem 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

Fans do not switch on at all when a/c is switched on and radiator boils. Checked fuses not blown, hoses fine, can you help?
Dec 31, 2008 at 4:06 PM
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STRAILER
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This sounds like you have a radiator cooling fan motor that has gone out but to be sure use a test light and check for wiper at the motor when the air conditioner is on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

If there is power you need to replace the fan motor check out the guide below.

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

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 17, 2018 at 6:01 AM
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MONSTAKILLAHOMIE
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Thank you so much for this guide, I replaced the fan motor now the car does not get hot ya! I love this site.

Feb 17, 2018 at 6:02 AM
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RABBITTZ
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My car overheated recently and cracked the radiator. I had the radiator replaced but now the radiator fans are not working. They were connected back in i have have checked and changed both fuses under bonnet. Am I missing something? Just can't get those damn radiator fans to work!
Feb 19, 2018 at 1:37 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Check that the fan switch has not failed, check this first.
Feb 19, 2018 at 1:37 AM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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The switch I believe is in the bottom of the radiator, if not there let me know and I will look into it.
Feb 19, 2018 at 1:37 AM (Merged)
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