Date: Fri, 09 Oct 1998 17:51:02 -0700 From: Justin VanAbrahams <jvanabranopsamnet> Subject: Re: help with radiator fans
sadlernopsamxpress.com wrote: > > the engine was out on this car while getting the tranny rebuilt. > Then I bought it. > > The car has been overheating (not bad) every now and again. > Since it wasn't losing water, I assumed the thermostat was > sticking. Changed it out, but it's still doing it. > > Started troubleshooting the fans because I've never seen the > driver's side fan go on. (16 valve 900S). > > If I start the car, and turn on the AC, the passenger side fan goes on. > If I turn the ignition switch on, and short across the temperature > switch > for the radiator, the passenger side fan goes on! What is supposed to > kick on the driver side fan (apparently 16 valve engines have 2 fans, > 8valve, 1)? > > Everything seems to be plugged in correctly. > > Any ideas? Something is likely wired incorrectly. The passenger side should come on only with the A/C. The driver's side one is connected to a thermoswitch. -Justin