Honda Fans not working? DO this easy check First!

Honda Fans not working?
DO this easy check First!
If your Honda Fans aren't working it can be easy repair.
I found that both the radiator fan and the AC fan weren't working.
On a 2002 Honda CRV or most Honda's including Civic and Accord, there's an easy check that can be done to see if you need to repair
or replace the fans, relays, temperature switch or even the fuses.
The temperature switch is an easy repair and it's even easier to replace. You can get the part from Amazon.com for cheap!
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[@CheapGeek]

The temperature switch is an easy repair and it's even easier to replace. You can get the part from Amazon.com for cheap! Here's a link if you're interested or need it..... amzn.to/2Fmsm1f

[@mbp7060]

My man that was spot on. It worked on my 99 civic. Thanks loads! I had put in a new thermostat, it kept overheating after that, then I noticed the fan wasn't running, did the paperclip and I'm back in the game. Ordering that switch today.

[@CommonGuy]

So my fans came on with the clip and I replaced the switch. So do the fans come on (both) when the A/C is running after the switch is replaced? Mine didn’t!!! I tried to let it heat up but it was getting hotter than normal and fans didn’t come on!!! This is the one at the bottom of the radiator that was replaced. Do I have a 2nd switch on the motor? 2004 Honda CR-V?

[@kangokidkidd4037]

Man love THIS VIDEO THANKS....love you pop's

[@freesmoke1995]

Yea I’m having overheating problems.. radiator is a full.. engine cooling fan comes on.. I’m still not sure if this is the fix.. ima have a friend check it out but lemme know if this is the fix to this issue.. thanks again boss

[@kangokidkidd4037]

So will this give you a check engine light.

[@justaguy6100]

Can't say how much I appreciate someone helping another poor dude save money,. Kudos.

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@johnkaweesa7497]

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[@justaguy6100]

@@johnkaweesa7497 Ok is this code? Or typing before coffee?

[@brysonellis227]

God bless this man my car kept overheating because the fan wasn’t working I miss seeing simple straight to the point videos

[@blazingcookie9727]

This was my problem I would have never thought of! Car overheated on the highway, water boiling, no fans on. Ac fan worked fine, but it was intermittent. Did what you did, and by god both fans came roaring to life! Even works for my 04 civic. And now I'm happy again, and I have "I like peanut butter" stuck in my head 😂 Basically what I'm trying to say is thank you.

[@veaceslavbaranov2860]

Did you replace your temp sensor?

[@bozly209]

Clear concise and to the point. I just followed your instructions and jumpered my ECT with a piece of wire and boom both fans came on thank you sir for this video.

[@chazwikiwiki4636]

thank God for people like you you save me a good chunk of change on my motorcycle I don't claim to be a mechanic but I definitely like to do things myself when I can and this helped a whole lot for sure

[@jamin669]

Thanks for taking the time and keeping it simple man. Honestly I love The regular Guy explanations. I don't want to hear unnecessary, technical details. Please, just show me what I need to do to figure out where the problem lies, name the part that should be tested (And possibly replaced) and if there's any other helpful, yet basic tips. And, that is exactly what you done. Thanks again man. Keep up the Great work.

[@yakisakisumo]

this helped a lot. Thank you! Watched several videos (a few of yours too) Was quoted almost $800 to fix my a/c and Fan issue... I swapped my cooling fan motor myself in about 1 hour, paid $71.00 for that and also swapped a relay switch ($15), and the PCV valve ($24 - I could have got it cheaper but didn't feel good about the part quality).... All in all, I saved a ton of money and my issue is fixed.... (posting the same Thank you message on several vids...)

[@CheapGeek]

yakisakisumo Awesome! Thanks for letting me know! Very Nice!

[@REEFHOLIDAY-rc2us]

This tells us that both relays are good because the blower motor came on … anyway” too much to explain “ in this explanation video . Classic , I love it . Already annoyed just thinking of all the dummies that ask questions while literally recording the video . If you understand why this video is hilarious then kudos to you. He’s a busy guy, fixing cars , look over there it’s the motor top.. moving on. Jam that switch with some ancient technology like a paperclip. This dude is awesome

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks!😉

[@averyshelton2862]

I just want to thank you for your videos, I've fixed my nephew 2000 Honda Civic LX watching several of these videos. You guys are the best 🤝

[@JohnJames-hl2rk]

You look like the white Neil DeGrasse Tyson

[@daleandlori]

AND Sounds!!!

[@junglejarred6366]

And sounds

[@FuentesBoa]

Lmaooo

[@alimuhammad5160]

He does though!! 😂😂 😂 😂

[@jonhy9241]

Lol i thought you were exaggerating but your NOT.. LOOKS AND SOUNDS like Neil 😂😂😂,

[@dragongeraldb]

You know what, i am the same and it usually comes down to checking the simple things first, i notice a mechanic will run every test under the sun, try and sell you on other parts to replace and only go "by the book" that ends up costing you sometimes more then if you went out and bought another car. Thank you so much and you are now my favorite channel.

[@Fetchup]

You sir, have just made my night. I’ve owned this 92 civic for 10 years without a working cooling fan and as soon as I started it with the paper clip the fan was turning. Thank you very much.

[@CheapGeek]

You’re Welcome!

[@sclapsclap177]

Man, feel like an idiot. You saved me from taking everything apart again. I replaced everything. I am embarassed for not checking electrical components first, cause I have been told that all the time forever and skipped it and just started replacing things. 600 dollar lesson learned. I couldn't find a video to address anything I had an idea about. Always the same stuff. When I came across this video yesterday, it was clear and understandably easy to understand. I couldnt believe how I completely missed that. After doing the test. Its like everything clicked and and fell into place like dominoes. Man I appreciate the video! AC Cold again!!

[@gimmedaloot754]

“Slide it off into the trash”...lol. I almost died. Thought he was serious for a split second..🤣

[@chosenlink2]

LOL I rewound that part a few times.

[@_JuicyJ]

Me too! I thought he was about to give a tip to repair it for a spare in the glove compartment. 😂😂

[@proverbsmarketers1711]

This guy kicks ass he's a great teacher I like watching him he's cool and he explains it so I can fix it

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks! I appreciate it! ⭐️

[@T8ITEASYMAN]

Thanks for the video. We used this video to fix my friends 2000 Honda Civic. He had a bad Temperature sensor. We verified the Relays were good.

[@CheapGeek]

T8ITEASYMAN Excellent! Glad it worked!

[@shawnames2271]

Dude, you’ve got next-level, ninja-like, trouble shooting skills. Can’t wait to try this on my overheating 2001 CRV

[@CheapGeek]

Shawn Ames Let me know how it goes 😉

[@CommonGuy]

How did it go? So my fans came on with the clip and I replaced the switch. So do the fans come on (both) when the A/C is running after the switch is replaced? Mine didn’t!!! I tried to let it heat up but it was getting hotter than normal and fans didn’t come on!!! This is the one at the bottom of the radiator that was replaced. Do I have a 2nd switch on the motor? 2004 Honda CR-V?

[@EJFCIT]

@@CommonGuy Hi man,I am not a professional mechanic by any means, but I did some research and this is to you or to anyone reading this, yes, there are apparently 2 temperature sensors on some honda cars (mine is a 06 civic) one at the bottom of the radiator which is connected to your temperature gage that you see inside the car, the other sensor is on the motor and it is what makes the fans turn on after reaching a specified temperature.

[@ziemelbriedis]

edit: what he describes in his video, 100% reflected my problem, and helped to diagnose my problem! have 1998 hr-v 4wd 2.0(i bet they all in the range of years the same) brother, you really helped me, hope you never run out of that peanut butter!

[@CheapGeek]

I appreciate your comment! Thanks, I appreciate it 😉

[@mexzcanninja7412]

Just what I was looking for... I don't have a electrical meter and this answers my questions on testing. Thank you my good man!

[@jdm_obsession]

Your the man solved my problem 3 years later thank you

[@whyknot172]

That coconut oil tip is pure genius. I'm definitely doing that. That's When I knew I was subbing.

[@The513Warning]

This video saved me! I was driving around couple days ago with the A/C on and when I was at idle, I noticed the temp gauge was climbing higher than usual and it started freaking me out. I thought it was from driving with the A/C on for about an hour. Fast forward a couple days later and without the A/C on at idle, it was climbing again until I started driving around (the temp gauge instantly dropped as soon as I started moving). Yesterday, I tested the relays, fuses and the fans and they were all good. I have the part and can't wait to replace it. Unfortunately, I am pushing it by driving with my fans constantly running with that paper clip trick but I do most of my driving on the highway and it's only about a total of 45 minutes combined to and from work. My apartment complex forbids us from working on cars so I'm gonna have to drive it to a lot somewhere after work, wait for the engine to cool to replace the part and bleed the system.

[@CheapGeek]

The paper clip is a useful work around. We did that for a day or two until I could get the part and make the video. 😉👍

[@guesswhomartin9249]

Wow .. you live a dangerous life if you're driving around like that. If the niddle is climbing, that means the relays and fuses are good. First things I would check is do you even have antifreeze. If you have antifreeze, it's a very strong possibility your thermostat is going out. We know it can't be the the relays and fuses cause parts are moving. If you have antifreeze and the thermostat is good, could be your fan switch is going out. But right now I'm gonna lean in the thermostat. Keep in mind; there's a difference between the engine coolant temperature sensor, and the fan cooling temperature sensor. And they both play a different role. Hope this helps you. Have a great day. Oh by the way; no I'm not a mechanic, I work on my own car. I have learned a few things along the way.

[@guesswhomartin9249]

Just curious, did you find the problem ? Were you able to fix the problem ?

[@The513Warning]

@@guesswhomartin9249 Figured it out a couple months ago. My thermostat failed closed and the fan switch did indeed fail right along side it. The pressure ended up rupturing a coolant bypass hose that goes to the throttle body. Replaced all that stuff, and during that process, I found out my head gasket is leaking. Tried to replace it twice now but ran into a seriously seized nut on the exhaust manifold. It didn't react to heat, penetrating oil, vise grips or bolt extractors so I'm gonna cold chisel it off or hit it with a cut off wheel. Exhaust gases are getting inside the cooling system, so every couple days, I have to top off the radiator and purge it of trapped gases. I'll probably get around to it next weekend.

[@guesswhomartin9249]

@@The513Warning ... Wow, very nice... Looks like you got everything under control. Good job.

[@travischilders1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. My daughters Civic had been to the shop multiply time and $100’s later it was still over heating. I started looking at it and noticed the fan wasn’t coming on. I swapped relays and BAM the fan came on. You’re the bomb. Thanks.

[@CheapGeek]

You’re Very Welcome! Glad it worked!

[@zforbes839]

a shop didn’t know your fans weren’t coming on ? terrible shop

[@travischilders1]

@@zforbes839 yes two actually

[@antoinetinker690]

Thanks a lot, totally worked. I did this and it worked just as he said, and I ordered a new sensor.

[@builderspluscustomhomesand2146]

"Put it in a pan, Smother it with coconut oil and slide it off into the trash" ... THE BEST STATEMENT EVER LOL

[@owlxoggest6247]

The GMK event really messed up the progress of my first F2P account. In the second F2P account I started I'm on the exact same track and about to overtake my first account......in two weeks time. Thanks for all the videos that helped me get on a better path. The only caveat is that my 2nd account was lucky enough to hit B Zang early and often. He was my first character to S+ on my second account. Had to buy him on my first account and he's way underpowered for my level

[@clifgonzales3232]

Sir I would just like to say that u saved me a lot of money with this quick fix. I hit the subscribe button. Thank you

[@CheapGeek]

Sweet!

[@roliepoliecolie2200]

Thank you very much. Hot here in Florida and I thought my air was going bad then Honda started over heating in traffic. Fans not working. Trouble shooted by watching your video and checked it the replaced it. All is good and 347,000 miles on a 2004 Honda Accord.😎😎😎

[@CheapGeek]

Colin Heffner Very Nice 👍

[@JoeRCV]

"I'm a cheapie" respect, kept it real; for those who like to DYI

[@GarageBuiltHondas]

Helpful video, just a suggestion though. Clarify in the description that you changed the "fan switch" and not the "ECT (engine coolant temp) sensor. They are two different sensors which perform differently. The ECT is located under the distributor for anyone potentially reading this.

[@erictech201]

Garage Built Hondas Gbh What’s up brother

[@kwinters26]

@Garage Built Hondas I did everything cheap did in this video but my fans still do not come on, what else could it be?

[@mexzcanninja7412]

@@kwinters26 Did you resolve the problem? I changed my thermostat and fan switch, but fans wont come on and over heats.

[@junglejarred6366]

Hey there! My fans come on when the ac switch is activated but they won't come on when the engine gets hot. Any thoughts?

[@mexzcanninja7412]

@@junglejarred6366 It seems like you have a bad temperature control switch which is exactly what this video explains. If fans both fans come on when the AC is on then you know that the relays and fuses are ok.

[@arthurbazan]

Thank you man Your a life saver! i was concerned there was more damage

[@soonerndn9805]

I'm using your info tomorrow on my 98 Honda Accord 2.3 =..thanks for producing --good quality

[@marinduque-theheartoftheph]

Logical and practical approach to troubleshooting! Thanks ☺👍

[@krishnaswamysundaramurthy4681]

Thanks a ton @cheapgeek. After watching your video was able to solve my radiator fan issue.

[@bonzodamonkey]

You the man dawg... that test worked and showed my switch was out!!! Thank you brother

[@CheapGeek]

You’re Welcome! Thanks for letting me know it worked. 👍😉

[@3rdrailrising640]

Finally someone with a personality.. Great vid

[@FuuuhQ2]

This happened to my car today. 04 Acura TSX. Just found your video through searching. Liked and Subscribed

[@fernandotiznado8680]

Awesome,my fan wasnt working did the paperclip thing and my fan worked thanks bro

[@Bebito21pa]

Here am I with my overheated civic and eating Taco Bell while watching your video lol thanks man you just made my day 👍

[@nstorm390]

So glad I found your video!! Been trying to figure out why my fans weren't kicking on and that was the answer. Thank you my friend!! 😁🙌🙏❤

[@BrandonJay1983]

You saved me some time ... My S2000 appreciates you

[@CheapGeek]

Brandon Garcia I appreciate the comment😉

[@BrandonJay1983]

Earned another sub.. Keep them vids coming

[@holton345]

Score Breakdown (30 Point Scale) Mechanical Content: 8 Entertainment Value: 9 Peanutbutter Awareness: 10 Total: 27 Congratulations! You are moving on to the second round of America's Got Talent! I commented. I liked. I subscribed.

[@CheapGeek]

Holton 345 Excellent! Looking forward to the next round 😀

[@Zi.Zenior]

Great video. Here’s a little tip: you don’t have to wait til the car is hot to test the relays. Swap them, turn the AC on and if the AC fan still works, then the relays are good. This only works if you have ONE fan that doesn’t turn on.

[@1ma4ighter]

I'm also cheap! subscribed! I have money, but between responsibilities and my wife wanting everything, I'd be lying if I said I could actually have an auto electrician or mechanic look at it, that was in my single days

[@paulstoolbox]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@hondaalex5]

I would like to thank you very much, for your video. I was able to use the paper clip trick, and replace the fan sensor.

[@CheapGeek]

Excellent! Glad to hear it!

[@garrettwebb4907]

This is not a 2002 Honda CR-V, this is a first generation (1997-2001 Honda CR-V), but this is a great way to discover the issue.

[@onomehtenialb]

After you have burped the system, jumped the relay to confirm Fans work, replaced the Thermostat & radiator/thermostat temp sensors & STILL nothing works, check the temperature of the radiator. It should be uniform all over. If not the radiator could be plugged near the lower temp sensor causing a misreading. Flush and/or replace radiator. If that still does not work, replace the Fan Timer unit...... thats what fixed my issue.

[@AintNahThang]

Ive done that and alot more still nothin

[@pigyear88]

I have Accord where boths fans came on then off and on and off. I think your video confirms my problem. Old 1996 Accord with 248k miles so it's time.

[@mike101E]

Because of this video which thank you very much, led me to finding the radiator fan was actually bad, and not spinning once I pushed the blades it started to spin but it was spinning too weak I won the bet because on my Honda it wasn't the temp sensor LOL. but I'll let you keep your dollar thank you very much

[@CheapGeek]

michael delgado Thanks Man! 👍

[@chamros1153]

The paper clip trick works a charm, thanks for that

[@tennesseenola]

Really awesome video. I appreciate the realism

[@MIKE_YATES]

i turned my in dash fan speed switches on and they fans stay on, i do not need a paper clip, would this simply be a temp sensor or thermo stat in correct read issue ?

[@anilshah8360]

Great explanation and very helpful. Thanks a ton!

[@wendywhales2310]

Not one fancy tool in sight. Just plain thinking and know how,keep them like that mate. We canot afford to buy these expensive tools,and probably wouldn't know how to use them anyway.So keep up the good work. Thank You.

[@markrogers4996]

Thanks for the info. You are very good at explaining things. You should be a teacher. Appreciate the vid.

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks! I appreciate your comment 😉

[@pipersall6761]

Hi Cheap Geek. it also comes down to FREEDOM. Being self reliant is the way to be. Keep up the good work and thanks for the video!

[@CheapGeek]

You’re Welcome! Thanks for commenting! 👍

[@nathangay1162]

I think you just solved all my problems...thanks dude!

[@Allday1219]

Just a heads up the Switch on the Honda Element is around the same location as this vehicle

[@RawSessionss]

This man is honestly hilarious xD and good tips!

[@maktutors9481]

Thank you so much you made my day was going through times now and happy I can save money now.

[@LAthaDon]

Great video! I needed this info... Its too hot to not have AC lol! Keep the video's coming 👍

[@jonmoney6289]

Hey man I live in my crv your video really helped me

[@jayzee9273]

Best walk thru of the fan switch I’ve seen. You got a subscriber

[@CheapGeek]

Nice! Thanks! I appreciate it :)

[@mcwanu268]

I love when you have the advice on fixing the old switch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CheapGeek]

😉👍

[@MrXxmafiosoxx]

Thanks finally a video with both fans working now I know I need to replace my fan

[@CheapGeek]

Very Nice!

[@MrXxmafiosoxx]

I was to late to change my fan now my a/c compresor is going off any time soon : /

[@lynnjohnson1413]

Great job, glad you talked fast

[@MrNathan791]

Thanks for this information and showing how to do fix the problem.

[@IAMBDVX]

Yep that worked thank you very much

[@alanh2912]

Brother you are hilarious. Thanks for helping others out.

[@oscarcruz366]

That was exactly my problem. Thanks a million

[@oscarcruz366]

1998 Honda Civic EX coupe

[@JohnSmith-vb6jx]

Well, it worked, now I just need to get the heater to blow hot. But your paperclip jumper confirmed a bad ect switch. Thanks.

[@whatsyurprob158]

Why would this video get even 1 dislike, no-less 136? AMAZING!!! Thanx for the lesson. WWG1WGA

[@daviddionne8296]

Auto (Honda) Techs giving the Thumbs Down.... just sayin....

[@myninja8136]

Love the video man. I tried everything you suggested and my fans still will not come on. Any ideas what else it could be? Its a 91 accord.

[@amykuchmak]

Great video! Helped us save the cost of taking our van into the shop. It was very tempting to use some of our Costco size tub of coconut oil.

[@CheapGeek]

Haha Thanks! 👍

[@johnmcdonald1306]

Thanks a lot have to check fans tomorrow. Great video hope I can find and get switch out if switching relays indicates a relay. Its funny I watched another video where some guy in Florida said I found this connector with a wire in it connected to nothing.

[@527stoners]

Thanks for the video my fans turn on when I use the paper clip and I’ve replaced fans switch but still no go any help ? Bad switch. ?

[@delltek102]

checked motor blower is good, cold switching and warm switching works I can feel it air changing temperature next to the fan...but the air is still not blowing from the fans - 2010 honda crv ex

[@dangerousfreedom4965]

What years will this work on?

[@lostvisitor]

Thank you. Great job.

[@daironification]

*CHECK THE FAN ITSELF* *Car 1999 Honda Accord 3.0L v6* This video saved my ass about 2 years ago, the paperclip trick worked, and I drove around like that for about 2 weeks. I was super broke, and didn't have the money for a new temperature sensor/switch. Today I came back again looking for a solution, thinking that the temperature sensor/switch had gone bad... I did the paperclip trick, tested the relays, and pulled out the fuses to see if they were blown, however; they were not blown. It turns out that the *fan itself* failed. I smacked the fan motor (the back of the fan), and the fan started to spin very slow. The fan giving out in traffic on a hot summer like today, nearly blew my engine! The A/C started to blow hot air instead of cold, I could smell burning plastic, and I noticed that the temperature gauge was almost to the TOP! I'm hoping it didn't crack a cylinder head, or blow a head gasket :\.... Thankfully once I got moving again the condenser fan was able to cool the radiator a bit, to bring down the temps. LUCKILY I was 2 mins away from home when this happened. I'm buying a new car very soon, I was fortunate enough to land a good job, so I'm saving up for it.... Sorry for the long comment, but I know it will help at least ONE PERSON lol. Good luck to everyone having this issue, remember to smack the fan and see if it turns lol. For all you know it could be the original fan from the 90's!

[@louisedumais6496]

very easy to understand, very helpful, thanks

[@Mercy-lb5rq]

Thank you for the information you're a great mechanic - teacher I've only one question will this fix,or the apply to the fan for the radiator cooling without the air conditioner engaged. Thank you

[@MadDragon75]

After replacement of a bad blower motor less than a year ago, mine started acting up. I looked at the wires and noticed that they go from the right side (94 Accord LX) and go directly to the motor. So I was baffled by the intermediate on and off. I checked the fuse under the hood. It was fine. I replaced my ignition switch thinking that was the problem. Nope! Just now I went to the passenger side and turned the ignition switch to position 2 and wiggled the power plug at the motor. Problem solved! In short I would start there. You'll save money and time and a grip of sleepless nights trying to figure out what happened. Stay cool! 😎

[@Vfh........y]

Another thing to do is when you select the air conditioning pull the plug loose at the motor and see if you have 12 or 14 volts present. If you don't then you know it's an issue other than the fan. A lot of people want to start replacing fans when it's not even getting power.

[@vancott7399]

That really helped a lot! Serious thank you very much.

[@CheapGeek]

Very Welcome!

[@robbymarsharp1179]

Thanks man. On my 2007 ford 500 it was the opposite. When I unplugged it, my fans started working lol. Plugged it back in fans stopped, so my switch is bad, but, didn't need paper clip. Now, off to get switch.

[@CheapGeek]

Haha! Nice ;)

[@mikesullivan6698]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, My ac blows cold for about 15 minutes driving and then all of a sudden the air will blow normal air temperature like outside. My ac fan goes on when ac is activated but not my engine fan. When the ac is on are both fans supposed to be running?

[@CheapGeek]

The engine fan is supposed to run when the engine temperature requires it. So it doesn’t run all the time. The AC fan seems to run when the AC is on. It runs regardless of the engine fan. 👍

[@mikesullivan6698]

Thank you for the reply 👍

[@CheapGeek]

Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it!

[@tracygibson7702]

😂😂I subscribed because you have a straight up way and no b,s. Thanks

[@krazyboii967]

You are the man brother ! Thank you so much you are the GOAT !!! Got it to turn on like that ! On the way to the auto parts store to pick me up a coolant temperature sensor 🤟👍

[@bricejames1588]

Alright so cars been overheating and I have coolant that obviously splashed all over the engine bay however haven’t lost too much. (Can’t tell where it’s coming from, I suspect radiator but no obvious cracks) I’ve checked hoses, topped coolant off let engine get to temp with heat blasting, car got to temp and never did my cooling fan cone on which led me to look into it as well. I did the paper clip, ac fan worked (always did) , radiator/cooling fan did not. I swapped relays a fan still worked (it’s not relay) didn’t fully pull the 20amp fuse but it appear to be good. Question is what could it be next? Assuming it’s the fan itself but you mention potentially the ignition wiring? What test can I run next.

[@CheapGeek]

The video also talks about the coolant temp. switch. That’s where I’d go next.

[@dhandlh]

Great video! Very helpful! Love the sense of humor! I was thinking about betting you the dollar but didn't want to take the risk on losing the bet. :-)

[@JaySilva88]

Bless you for doing this video man.

[@CheapGeek]

You’re Welcome! Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it!👍

[@lankytom5978]

Thank you! This has saved me a massive headache. Legend

[@JasonTylerRicci]

Great informative video. Having same issue w/ my '98 Civic. Although I DID hit a dear recently and that may be causing my AC fan not to function, your video aided me in the troubleshooting process

[@sdlau05]

Hi. Thanks for the video, but I encountered a problem. Both my radiator/ac fans aren’t working. When I unplugged the cooling fan temperature switch and placed a pin on the cap linking the contacts, both fans began to work; however when I replaced my switch from Canadian Tires and plugged the cap back in, the fans don’t work! Any help?

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Is your engine at running temp?

[@jackofalltrades3654]

So I’ve tried what you said. I’ve also switched the relays. The cooling fan doesn’t work. The ac fan turns on. Can it just be a blown motor on the fan? My car was also warmed up

[@JoseGonzalez-uw8nu]

Did you figure it out? I'm in the same position.

[@jackofalltrades3654]

Jose Gonzalez yes my fan motor was blown. I did all the test and one fan kicked on when I put a paper clip into trick sensor that turns on the fans. So I juts slapped in a new fan now it doesn’t over heat.

[@JoseGonzalez-uw8nu]

@@jackofalltrades3654 I'm going to go ahead and do the same thing. Hopefully it works 🤞🏼 I'm also getting air bubbles coming out of my radiator. Probably a separate problem of its own.

[@jackofalltrades3654]

Jose Gonzalez good luck man

[@JoseGonzalez-uw8nu]

@@jackofalltrades3654 no luck yet. The fan was out and I flushed the radiator and changed the thermostat while I was at it but it still doesn't turn on.

[@maxxmich]

also find a switched power supply lead and wire it on so it's always running.... did it on a 85 caviler... no more over heating issues

[@fr-ep4fv]

i watched because you sound like a cool American dude good presentation

[@CheapGeek]

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