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Old 06-24-2012, 10:31 PM
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Hey guys. My fans (both) run all the time unless i remove the relay. Any ideas! Thanks
Old 06-24-2012, 10:39 PM
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Test the thermoswitch in the radiator. If it shorts out internally, the fans will stay on. Relay could be bad too...
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Originally Posted by Tom M'Guinn
Test the thermoswitch in the radiator. If it shorts out internally, the fans will stay on. Relay could be bad too...
Thanks Ill get on it..
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My bet is on arced over contacts in the relay. Take it apart to find out and replace if necessary.
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This may help:

http://clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/cool-01.htm
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^^ what he said
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Thanks everybody. Glad I got the membership. Everyboby seems cool here Ill try all suggestions..Mike
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Thermoswitch x4 & Clark's Garage x1,000,000



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