so i noticed this winter my electric fan stopped working.. it never turns on at all. so im running at 210 or a bit over all the time which is causing my radiator to steam out the cap once awhile...

What can i do to test the fan itself? and is there a peice that kicks it on that i can test and where is it located on the jeep.

thanks all.

 

my fan hasnt come on once since purchase, last Fall

but, PO didnt have fuses installed, even though he was so proud to show me a brand new fan when i bought it

i have fan pulled out til summer.. still working out other gremlins, easier access to stuff

I think it engages off sensor attached in radiator, but not sure .. would like to know also

 

Its probably is the Coolant Temp. Switch it screws in the thermostat housing I think. If you unplug it the fan should turn on by default. If the fan doesn't come on when you unplug it check the relay.

 

It is the one in the housing. BUT the fan should come on with the defroster and A/C settings on the HVAC, so just do that if you haven't. And be sure to check Fuses as well as the Relay like Silver said.

 

hard wire the fan to a toggle switch and feel the God like power of control at your finger tips

 

The electric radiator fan is designed to come on when the coolant temp gets to around 218*F (closer to 220*F).

Suggest you replace your radiator cap with new 16 lb. cap (Stant makes a good one), then keep an eye on your temp gauge. If you see 220*F on the gauge and the fan still doesn't come on then it's time to check the fan over temp function. Also keep an eye on your coolant overflow reservoir coolant level. When cold the level should be about half way between Cold and Hot.

I'll post a procedure for checking the fan function if you feel as though you need it, just let me know.

Cheers

 

Steam should not be coming out of your radiator cap at 210 or even 215. It may be faulty. Replace as stated above.

I drive around all day at 210.

 

^^ Both Of These!^^

 

My fan does not come on with the ac or defroster. I read somewhere that it was changed in 2000 or something.

 

'00/'01 XJ efans r "a/c system pressure" triggered rather than like '99 down that r "compressor on" triggered.

 

just replace my clutch fan an put a new E fan on plugged Efan to factory plug couldnt get e fan to come on . ran jumper to efan an have power , what else could i check ?

 

i have already replaced the radiator cap. i will try unplugging the sensor.

where is the fuse/relay located for the elec fan circuit?

 

I unplugged the sensor and got nothing..


I'm going to guess my e fan is junk

 

maybe try the temp sensor screwed in the back of the cylingder head driver side, that is the one that reads to the gauge. if its steaming and the gauge is only 210, something is wrong there and i would worry bout that before the fan not turning on cuz that can be fixed by wiring in a switch

 

'97 up head does not have a sending unit in the back.