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Old 06-28-2011, 05:39 PM
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Default Engine coolant fan failure warning light

I keep getting this warning light (big red warning on tachometer) intermittantly and when I come in, the engine fan seems to be working properly.

Anyone had this issue? Please reply to:

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Old 06-29-2011, 12:58 PM
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and another bump.....
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This has happened to me one time a few weeks ago. Went away and has yet to return...
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When you came in, was your engine compartment fan running? Mine is running every time, so I think it's some sort of sensor. Big PITA as you really can't ignore it.
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I would think its a sensor failure. Your engine bay should be getting plenty of flow and not overheat while you are on track....
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Engine compartment temperature sensor, engine coolant level low,engine compartment fan faulty, coolant temperature sensor faulty.
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Originally Posted by Qwickrick
When you came in, was your engine compartment fan running? Mine is running every time, so I think it's some sort of sensor. Big PITA as you really can't ignore it.
It happened when I was in the paddock with the car off. I think the fan was running yes. One time only....
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Thanks guys...we just haven't been able to isolate where the problem is...I'm agreeing that it's either the fan or a sensor failure.
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Bump this up to see if anyone has seen this and knows what resolved it. I started to get this warning light after 5-6 laps of every session. Engine temp gauge never moves from where it always sits. Coolant level is completely fine. As soon as I back off the light goes away. Come in the pits after a cool down lap and the fan is NOT running but as aways the fan starts runnning a couple minutes later after parking it.

Really weird.



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