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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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hello my 98 cherokee has the main fan always running.... is this normal??
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:29 AM
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Main fan?

The electric one? is this what you mean?

Or the clutch driven one?
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by truckntractorhick
hello my 98 cherokee has the main fan always running.... is this normal??
Hi, If you have the defroster or AC on the electric fan will stay on all the time. Try putting it on vent only and see if it shuts down, if not the relay under the hood could be stuck...Tj
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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i believe its the 6 blade for the engine....
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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so yes i believe its the clutch one then!
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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anyone? please help!
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Originally Posted by truckntractorhick
anyone? please help!
Yes its supposed to run all the time the engine is running...Tj
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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ok good! thanks!
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