Radiator fan not starting on its own

MAZDA 626
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LRELA
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I have a Mazda 626, 1989, the mileage I don't know, but must be a lot. The engine size I believe is 2.2

The problem is that it overheats because the radiator fan does not start when it's hot. The coolant sensor was just replaced and it's still the same.

If we push the fan to make it start, then it keeps going and cools OK.

I'm not sure if it's juts a mechanical thing like the fan being not lubricated enough and there's some resistance to start moving or if it could be that the cables that connect to the coolant sensor could be responsible. They look pretty old indeed.

What do you think? Thanks!
Nov 5, 2007 at 11:22 AM
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BLACKOP555
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hook direct 12v to it if it does not turn on replace the fan motors. if it does turn on check the relays
Nov 5, 2007 at 6:56 PM
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