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Why fan is running after engine turned off?
It is ok for the engine cooling fan to keep running for a few minutes after turning off the car. Your car fan will run for a few minutes after you turn off the car then turn it off. When the engine is turned off, the coolant doesn’t circulate, and the heat stays trapped, therefore prolonging the engine from cooling.
What is a cooling fan relay?
A cooling fan relay is used on vehicles that have an electrical fan to cool the engine. The function of the cooling fan relay is to convert a low voltage signal from either the electronic control module (ECM) or a thermostatically controlled sensor.
What does a bad fan relay look like?
Engine running hot One of the first symptoms commonly associated with a bad or failing cooling fan relay is an engine that runs hot or overheats. If the relay shorts or fails, it will not be able to supply the power for the fans to operate and keep the engine running at normal temperatures.
Does the radiator fan affect AC?
The radiator fan pulls air through the condenser, which removes the heat vapor of the refrigerant inside. If the radiator fan fails, it will affect the AC performance.
Why does my Honda Accord fan keep running?
If the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor—located just below the distributor—begins to fail, it’s likely that your fan will stay on for an extended period of time after the car’s engine is shut off. The second temperature sensor is located underneath the radiator.
Can a car fan still run when the engine is turned off?
You park your car, turn off the ignition and start walking away. Then you notice the engine cooling fan is still running even though the car is turned off. It is ok for the engine cooling fan to keep running for a few minutes after turning off the car. Your car fan will run for a few minutes after you turn off the car then turn off.
Where is the fan timer on a Honda Accord?
Location of the fan timer module (held up by a piece of tape) just behind the glove box in a 1995 Honda Accord. It’s common to think you might have a bad relay or fuse. If either of those is the case, your fans wouldn’t turn on and it will cause your car to overheat.
How long does a car cooling system fan stay on?
It’s perfectly normal to have your cooling system fan stay on after you’ve shut off the car, but it shouldn’t stay on longer than ten minutes. In some cases the fan stays on too long, which causes the battery to drain.