Motor Fan Malfunction

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by dazeddriver, Sep 5, 2005.

  1. dazeddriver

    dazeddriver Guest

    I have a 1995 Honda Accord and recently one of the engine fans is NOT
    shutting off right after the car engine is turned off. It takes about two
    minutes to shut off. There are two fans. The one that is taking its time
    about shutting off is the one on the left side. Why is this happening?
     
    dazeddriver, Sep 5, 2005
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  2. dazeddriver

    Randolph Guest

    This is normal for Accords. There is a timer that will allow the
    radiator fan run for as long as about 15 minutes after the ignition is
    turned off if the coolant temperature is high enough.

    According to the service manual (I have a pdf of the one for the '94
    Accord, I am quite sure the '95 is the same), the radiator fan is the
    one on the right (= passenger side if you are in the US). The one on the
    left is the A/C condenser fan. Perhaps when you said "left" you meant
    left when standing in front of the car, facing the engine compartment.
    If the condenser fan is running after you turn off the ignition, but the
    radiator fan is not, then you could have a problem.

    If the radiator is original, you might want to carefully clean the
    outside of it. Rinse off bugs and dirt with a garden hose, but don't use
    too high pressure (and absolutely no pressure washer!). The radiator is
    somewhat fragile.
     
    Randolph, Sep 5, 2005
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  3. dazeddriver

    Matt Ion Guest

    This is normal for a lot of newer cars - the fan(s) turn on when the
    temperature on a specific sensor passes a certain point, and run(s)
    until it drops below that point.
     
    Matt Ion, Sep 5, 2005
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  4. dazeddriver

    dazeddriver Guest

    Thank you both.....

    Yes, I meant the fan on the left as you are facing the engine compartment.
    I take it from your explanation that this is the radiator fan?

    Perhaps, I need to check the coolant level as well.

    I will do that this morning.

    Another question......recently I had a significant vibration in the front
    end when decellerating. I checked the front rotors and they had excessive
    wear, so I replaced them and the pad. The vibration is still there. What
    might cause this?
     
    dazeddriver, Sep 5, 2005
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  5. dazeddriver

    jim beam Guest

    you mean braking or lifting your foot off the gas?
    incorrect torque procedure on the wheel lugs. use 2 stage [or more],
    1324, 1324.
     
    jim beam, Sep 5, 2005
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  6. dazeddriver

    dazeddriver Guest

    you mean braking or lifting your foot off the gas?

    When braking at speeds over 20 miles an hour.
    At the lesser speeds, it does not happen.
    incorrect torque procedure on the wheel lugs. use 2 stage [or more],
    1324, 1324.

    I will check this. Perhaps the mechanic did it 1234.
     
    dazeddriver, Sep 6, 2005
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  7. dazeddriver

    TeGGeR® Guest


    Also if the engine oil temperature is over a certain point.
     
    TeGGeR®, Sep 6, 2005
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