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96 geo metro. cooling fan don't work.
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Timthecarguy719
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Apr 2, 2011, 7:54 PM
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Alrite.
I'm new to this forum and so far i love it after just one day.
Thanks very much for your time!
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 3, 2011, 6:51 AM
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Loooong thread but OK with me as we are here to share what we know as we know it. Retired from any biz of this but still tend to stuff of my own. Just checked on sensor testers vs the boiling water thing which I've done. Yikes - $500US for a cheap one!
These temp sensing sensors change the ohms that pass thru them at specific temps and computer will decide from that info. Guess if still doing more of this I'd get one but sometimes hardly worth it if the part is cheap and all testing shows it highly likely.
Tim - as Hammer has driven the point, the engine really needs to be within a specific range of temp - not too high and definitely not too low or as he said engine's computer controls could always think engine isn't warmed up yet and won't make the best adjustment for the best performance and MPGs + lower emissions which is the goal of all. It's kind of like "Don't mess with Mother Nature" type thing as it was purposely designed and a lot of thought went into even the less expensive cars.
You can buy higher or lower quality of items and frequently find out that the joy of low price doesn't add up to the pain of poor quality and ends up no bargain at all.
Another suggestion by me and no doubt others: Use OE specs for parts and if anything is left that's adjustable put it where it's supposed to be. There are more lies about additives, spark plugs high on the list that make claims of all kinds of extra power and performance and it's almost all bull. If things would improve for real it would have been there and used from new.
When and if there's truly some mistake from new recalls come along,
Tom
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Timthecarguy719
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Apr 3, 2011, 12:12 PM
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Ok, I'll remember that the water test will work if i ever have this problem again.
I thank everyone for all there information and help.
I was just to scared to let it idle that long i guess, but I got over it and turn up the A/C and let her idle for like 20mins and the fan came on twice.
I'm very happy!
(This post was edited by Timthecarguy719 on Apr 3, 2011, 12:12 PM)
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Tom Greenleaf
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Apr 3, 2011, 12:31 PM
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Note on A/C + Fans: I don't have a listing of which vehicle do and don't but many when A/C is requested the fans plain stay on. Others will detect the high pressure which equates to how hot the condenser is and only come on at a given set pressure. Either way the output vent temp should remain tolerably cool if thing are all right on the money. I generally don't care for overcomplicated anything car wise but truth is, if it doesn't need the electric fan it is a waste. Generally while driving somewhere over 30mph depending on body style of vehicle, cars no longer need help from a fan - some do even at HWY speeds?
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Hammer Time
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Apr 3, 2011, 12:45 PM
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This one has separate condenser and cooling fans.
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We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.
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Timthecarguy719
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Apr 3, 2011, 2:13 PM
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Yup, The condenser fan comes on when the A/C is turned on and the rad fan comes on when the vehicle needs it, I just turned the A/C on for the test cause it made the engine warm up quicker.
(This post was edited by Timthecarguy719 on Apr 3, 2011, 2:14 PM)
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Timthecarguy719
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Apr 3, 2011, 8:45 PM
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Just to let everyone know!
The car was drove all around today and the fan worked fine.
Thanks again!
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