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Electric fan

Post by Frontman » Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:21 pm

Does the electric engine fan kick in under normal running conditions, only asking because i have a Toyota Hilux and the fan only comes on if it overheats, perhaps just being paranoid.
My Other car's a Hilux Surf.

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Electric fan

Post by kkodal78 » Sun Jun 17, 2012 10:15 pm

there should be a sensor attached to your radiator or engine block or on your fan like the bmw fan clutches which turns the fan on when cooling is needed. if it is overheating there might be an issue with your temp sensor. apparently your fan seems to work
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Re: Electric fan

Post by X5Sport » Mon Jun 18, 2012 2:17 pm

You will quite often get the electric fan running if the a/c is on and it needs extra cooling.  It's not unusual to have it running under normal conditions, and especially once the air temps come up and you are in slow traffic (or have been using the 'loud' pedal.  :P )
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Re: Electric fan

Post by rjkc600 » Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:08 pm

Its a noisy bugger too, sounds like a london bus driving by  :D

Mine comes on from cold start as i need a new thermostat.
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Re: Electric fan

Post by Frontman » Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:19 pm

cheers for the response folks, put my mind at rest.
My Other car's a Hilux Surf.

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