Radiator cooling fan replacement

2001 MAZDA MPV
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BENCRIBBS
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When I start the engine I hear what sounds like a fan noise. shortly after the starts it stops making the noise. It sounds like the radiator fan is bad I need to replace it.
Jan 29, 2009 at 11:36 AM
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KASEKENNY
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If the fans turn on then the motor is most likely okay so we need to confirm this is a fan issue.

However, here are a couple guides that will help with this info and it will help with figuring this out:

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

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

Please see the info on how to replace the fans from the manual. It is pretty easy on this vehicle but if the noise starts and stops we are going to need to test this when the noise is starting and then make sure it stops when the fans shut off.

If it does then the fans should come back on when the engine heats up. If not then we may have a control module or relay issue.

Please let us know what you find with this and find the info below on how to replace the fans if this turns out to be the issue.

Thanks
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