Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 09:31:23 -0800 From: "John Weiss" <jrweissnopsamet*NOSPAM*.com> Subject: Re: Electric engine fan won't stop running...
Either the temperature sensor or the relay has probably stuck. Try replacing one at a time (you can probably test the relay and listen for the clicking or use a continuity tester). --------------------- John R. Weiss Seattle, WA Remove *NOSPAM* from address for e-mail reply Steve Ostrove wrote in message <36EFCF3C.E8997CB1nopsam.edu>... >Hi Everyone, > >I have a 1991 900 (no turbo, no S). Starting a few days ago, the >electric fan (normally only comes on when the engine is hot) goes on as >soon as I turn on the ignition and stays on the entire time. After I >turn off the ignition it continues to run for quite a while and then >(seems) to stop. I say seems, because it ends up draining the battery. > >For the short term, I have since disconnected the wiring attached to the >fan. Things are much better :-). > >Anyone have any idea what's going on. As we're approaching nicer >weather, I don't like disabling the fan like this. Is there a sensor >that might have gone bad? Is this a job I can tackle on my own?