safc_seicento
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can any body tell me about any fan problems or other common reasons why the car is over heating?
Technical seicento overheating problem possible fan
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safc_seicento
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can anyone think of any problems that could happen if the fan is constantly running
this is just temp until i purchase a new switch?
this is just temp until i purchase a new switch?
Re: can anyone think of any problems that could happen if the fan is constantly runni
read the overheating faq's and perhaps provide us with a bit more info
ps threads merged
read the overheating faq's and perhaps provide us with a bit more info
ps threads merged
safc_seicento
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we hav read all that and it sorted out the problem but for me to run about i have placed a piece of wire so that when the ignition is on the fan is constantly running do you think this will be ok?
One of the most common reasons for a vehicle overheating is a stuck thermostat.
It can stick or freeze in the closed position blocking the flow of coolant to your engine.
The easiest way to check if your thermostat is not open is to feel the upper radiator hose once the engine warms up it should become warm.
If it does not get hot the thermostat is probably not opening.
A second common cause of overheating is a leak in your vehicle's cooling system.
If your vehicle is loosing coolant there will not be enough left in the vehicle to keep it cool.
this is easy to diagnose as the radiator will be low on fluid and there will probably be a pool of coolant on the floor.
Look for leaks in the most common places like around hoses and around the
water pump welds of your radiator.
If you can not find the leak you might need to have the cooling system pressure tested.
The third cause is a faulty water pump.
The water pump is a vital part of your cooling system since it is responsible for circulating coolant through your engine.
With a faulty water pump your vehicle will not run for more than a few minutes without overheating.
The fourth cause of overheating is a bad cooling fan.
The electric fan should come on automatically once the vehicle reaches operating temperatures.
It can stick or freeze in the closed position blocking the flow of coolant to your engine.
The easiest way to check if your thermostat is not open is to feel the upper radiator hose once the engine warms up it should become warm.
If it does not get hot the thermostat is probably not opening.
A second common cause of overheating is a leak in your vehicle's cooling system.
If your vehicle is loosing coolant there will not be enough left in the vehicle to keep it cool.
this is easy to diagnose as the radiator will be low on fluid and there will probably be a pool of coolant on the floor.
Look for leaks in the most common places like around hoses and around the
water pump welds of your radiator.
If you can not find the leak you might need to have the cooling system pressure tested.
The third cause is a faulty water pump.
The water pump is a vital part of your cooling system since it is responsible for circulating coolant through your engine.
With a faulty water pump your vehicle will not run for more than a few minutes without overheating.
The fourth cause of overheating is a bad cooling fan.
The electric fan should come on automatically once the vehicle reaches operating temperatures.
having the fan running is a bodge not fixing the problem.
Id get a new coolant temperature switch mate asap
Be clear - the car does not need the fan to stop it overheating. The fan only comes on when the temperature increases to about 90C.. normally it will only do that if you're sitting in traffic with the engine running.
If the car is moving, it should not over-heat, fan or not. So wiring the fan in to be permanently on will only help if you get stuck in traffic and the sensor that switches the fan on isn't working.
Ralf S.
If the car is moving, it should not over-heat, fan or not. So wiring the fan in to be permanently on will only help if you get stuck in traffic and the sensor that switches the fan on isn't working.
Ralf S.
