Grandad Posted August 8, 2006 Report Posted August 8, 2006 My S reg Galaxy 2.8 has 2 electric cooling fans. As you look into the engine bay, the one on the far right always seems to be working when the ngine is running but I haven't noticed the left hand one (it is in the centre of the engine bay) ever working. The engine is not overheating although I have noticed the temp gauge is often near the red zone but never in it. I recently had the A/C serviced and the garage thought it might be a fan for the A/C? Might it be broken or could it be covered by its own fuse? Any thoughts? Thanks Grandad Quote
El Dingo Posted August 8, 2006 Report Posted August 8, 2006 At least one fan will run for the air conditioning in warm weather even when the engine is cold. Have you sat with the car at idle and watched? When the engine gets to a high enough temperature the second fan should kick in. The fuse for these is in the fuse box near the battery, but offhand I don't know which one - worth checking. Quote
Vince Posted August 9, 2006 Report Posted August 9, 2006 If you have an electical test meter, pull apart the connector just short of the fan and check that the contacts across the motor show a low resistance and when the engine is running the feed from the car has over 12v across it. If it's like mine, there will be an open circuit on the motor and 13+v available from the vehicle. I took mine off and replaced it, then found that the motor brush springs had jammed. I freed the springs and cleaned up the intenal parts of the motor and put it back on the car in place of the second fan as that was also failing. Checking for voltage avoids the 'should it be working now?' question. Just watch where your fingers are when making tests with the engine running! Vince. Quote
Bigjeeze Posted August 9, 2006 Report Posted August 9, 2006 As El Dingo says it's for your Air Con and won't come on unless the Air con is on - Turn on the air con and see if it's running - If not then you haver a dodgy fan! Quote
Grandad Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Posted August 9, 2006 Many thanks for the replies - I'm going away for a few days but will check out your suggestions next week and keep you posted. Best regards to one and all - I really enjoy the helpful tips and humerous chat on this forum! Grandad Quote
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