Radiator fan not starting with A/C or in general

BWBRYAN

MEMBER
2008 SEAT IBIZA
1.6L
6 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
68,000 MILES

Hi, I have never noticed my radiator fan kicking in on my vehicle listed above Petrol. The vehicle has A/C and this doesn't seem to start the fan either. I have tested the fan directly and it starts. I have also bridged the pins in the radiator senor but the fan does not start. What should I try next? I have also checked all the appropriate fuses I can find and they okay.

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
109,709 POSTS

Hi,

This vehicle isn't offered in the US, but I will try my best to help.

If the fuses appear good, confirm there is power to them. Here is a link that explains how that is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Next, on most vehicles, there are more than one cooling fan relay. Usually they are located under the hood in the fuse / relay box. See if you can identify relays that pertain to the cooling fans. Once you located them, switch them (one at a time) with a known good relay that has the same part number. Or, here is a link that explains how to check a relay.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Start with this and let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe