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HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« on: 31 March 2015, 19:43:27 »

Hi Guys,

Just got back from a 30 mile run and noticed when I switched off that the fan was still running and was loud enough for me to notice.

Left it for ten minutes and its still on !

Not right is it ? surely it should be off by now.

Any ideas please chaps?

thanks
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2015, 19:46:14 »

Engine/radiator cooling fan?  :-\

The only time I've ever had that happen was in France after a fairly long tow in 30-odd degs. Starting the car again and stopping it 'fixed' it and it didn't ever happen again. I put it down to a sticking relay somewhere.  :-\
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2015, 19:50:04 »

Yes cooling fan, tried turning engine on and off but still going now, its been about 25 minutes
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2015, 20:13:39 »

Well its still going, its now been about 45 minutes.

Would it be ok if I disconnected the battery until tomorrow, or is that going to cause another problem ?
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #4 on: 31 March 2015, 20:15:36 »

I'd say stuck relay or faulty sensor.

Yeah, discon battery for now - make sure you have radio code, and you'll have to reset sunroof and windows later
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #5 on: 31 March 2015, 20:51:02 »

Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #6 on: 31 March 2015, 20:58:14 »

Why not just pull Fuse #4  :-\
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #7 on: 31 March 2015, 21:01:06 »

Doesn't touch the radiator fans... When the relays fail they're fed straight from battery fuse only controls the relay feed...
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #8 on: 31 March 2015, 21:03:57 »

Doesn't touch the radiator fans... When the relays fail they're fed straight from battery fuse only controls the relay feed...
I Knew that  :-X :-X :-X
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #9 on: 31 March 2015, 21:14:22 »


Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.

Taxi Al,  where is battery fusebox please, I have disconnected the battery for now as per advice.

It was the fan behind the radiator by the way, the one in front was not going if that makes any difference.

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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #10 on: 31 March 2015, 21:20:37 »


Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.

Taxi Al,  where is battery fusebox please, I have disconnected the battery for now as per advice.

It was the fan behind the radiator by the way, the one in front was not going if that makes any difference.

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It is where you have just been under that triangular flap/box
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #11 on: 31 March 2015, 21:24:47 »


Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.

Taxi Al,  where is battery fusebox please, I have disconnected the battery for now as per advice.

It was the fan behind the radiator by the way, the one in front was not going if that makes any difference.

Cheers
As said triangular cover next to battery... Could simply unplug the fan motor, but pulling relay will actually cut the power. Unplugging it simply stops the fan. Plug stays very much live ;)
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #12 on: 31 March 2015, 21:50:55 »

Thank you Taxi Al.

Just to be sure, If I reconnect the battery in the morning, would I be likely to make it to vauxhall dealers 5 miles away,and should I remove relay first or leave it in place ?
Are these relays available anywhere by the way or does it have to be VX.
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #13 on: 31 March 2015, 22:02:53 »

Thank you Taxi Al.

Just to be sure, If I reconnect the battery in the morning, would I be likely to make it to vauxhall dealers 5 miles away,and should I remove relay first or leave it in place ?
Are these relays available anywhere by the way or does it have to be VX.
Thanks.

It's a good chance your car will start in the morning, just so long as the fan hasn't drained it too much. Once started it'll drive as far as you want .... maybe park up on a hill  ::)  Not sure what type the relay is, but I can't see it being too odd ball ..... if so a breaker here will sort you.  :y
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Re: HELP !! my fan wont stop !
« Reply #14 on: 31 March 2015, 22:09:19 »

Much obliged Andy, I will give it a go in the morning, just hope it didnt take too much out of the battery.

cheers,  :)  :)
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