97 Dakota Radiator Fan won't turn off

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by digdug8, Mar 3, 2006.

  1. digdug8

    digdug8 Guest

    This afternoon when I turned off my truck I noticed that the radiator
    fan motor was still spinning the fan even though it's still cold out
    and I hadn't driven far. 15 minutes later when I came back outside the
    fan was still running. I suspect a relay or a switch, but not sure
    where to start looking. Can anyone help? Thanks!
     
    digdug8, Mar 3, 2006
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  2. digdug8

    Scott S. Guest

    I had that happen to me this summer. The contact relay the fuse block under
    the hood gets very hot. I practically burned my finger just touching it. The
    relays are way to undersized. The contacts welded them selves together. I
    slapped it with a screw driver and the fan shut off. I just did a quick swap
    with the fog relay because they are the same type. Pry the old one open and
    you will see how pitted and burnt they get from use.
    A simple replacement will do the trick.

    SCOTT
     
    Scott S., Mar 3, 2006
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  3. digdug8

    digdug8 Guest

    That did it. Thank you!
     
    digdug8, Mar 4, 2006
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  4. digdug8

    Scott S. Guest

    No problem..glad it worked for ya.

    SCOTT
    UAW electrician
     
    Scott S., Mar 5, 2006
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