What is this sound? Van won't start?

2001 DODGE VAN
160 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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DICKSONRED2
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Okay the other day I looked down at the temperature gauge and it was overheated so I turned it off. Let it cool off then turn it back on. Got home and there was a humming noise that was going on. I thought it was just the fan cooling the engine off when I got to the house. Well apparently whatever this humming noise is continued all night long completely killed my battery and now I've charged up the battery. Tried two different batteries and it will not start. I thought maybe it was a fan stuck on but I don't see the fan moving at all. It starts as soon as I hook up the battery, Even without the key in the ignition. It seems to be coming from below the battery. Maybe Fan's not moving. I uploaded a video so you can see what I'm talking about. If you have any any idea what I should check I'd appreciate it.
Sep 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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Yep, the video can help but I don't see it, can you re-upload it please? Is there a chance the cooling fan is trying to run be cant, like the fan blade is stuck on something? Also want kind of van is this?
Sep 5, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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DICKSONRED2
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Sorry it's a 2001 Dodge ram van 2500 and the fan blade feels stiff so I think motors locked up
Sep 6, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Yep, you have found the problem, they should turn easily/freely. I would replace the fan motor assembly.
Sep 7, 2026 at 9:24 AM
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