Cooling fan issue.

[Red91NSexy]

The car is overheating when sitting still. i started with the usual suspects and ruled out coolant problems. i noticed the fan isn't coming on. the relays look ok but i dont have the equiptment to check them. i tested the fan motor and it works fine. my test light took a dump b4 i had a chance to check for power to the fan while it is running so i still need to check that.

my question is: What else could cause this problem? What else do i need to check to narrow the search for the problem down?

 

[Briank]

Check the fan resistor.

 

[nsxotic911]

Make sure that you have beld the system properly. Do every step carefully. It is not uncommon for a air buble to create that blocks the coolant from ever getting to the temp or fan resistors.

Don't overheat the engine. I'd take it to a good shop personally and watch them diagnose it....

If by overheat you mean you hit the red, your engine is likely toast......

 

[pgilliam1]

Be very careful of overheating these engines! Taking the car to a good radiator shop and having it pressure tested is a good inexspensive idea. Make sure the coolant reservior cap on tight. There are several coolant bleed valves on the system to remove air and as the above post recommends - opening them in order is important! Good Luck and Happy Motoring!

 

[Red91NSexy]

i keep a close eye on it. i don't live in an are where stop and go traffic is an issue. in the next couple of days i am deff. try the bleeding process again. it seems tho that it may be an issue with the cooling fan itself. when i replaced the clutch the system was flushed and bled. the fan was working fine and no overheating. it has been 3 months now and the fan just stopped working. it is possible that there is an air bubble but i figured the best place to look was the fan problem first.