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Old 04-28-2007, 12:25 PM
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car dies with radiator fan

serious problem. whenever the radiator fans come on my car dies. driving not driving whenever. need this fixed asap
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Old 04-28-2007, 01:23 PM
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Radiator fans draw a lot of amps. Start with the basics, battery and alternator. Sounds like when they are turning on the car can't provide sufficent power. Check you battery connections, make sure they are clean and tight. Wouldn't hurt to look the fuses and relays too.
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Originally Posted by gapboi210
Radiator fans draw a lot of amps. Start with the basics, battery and alternator. Sounds like when they are turning on the car can't provide sufficent power. Check you battery connections, make sure they are clean and tight. Wouldn't hurt to look the fuses and relays too.
i think it happened because of my audio equipment. its now running fine without the equipment on
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Hows your idle normally,low?

If not,it maybe a bad coolant temp sensor..not sure though..
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Hows your idle normally,low?

If not,it maybe a bad coolant temp sensor..not sure though..
idles great hasnt happened again so far
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Old 04-28-2007, 07:07 PM
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idles great hasnt happened again so far

I would check all the sensor harnesses for corrosion[green crap].pick up a small wire brush set and some brake parts cleaner from walmart to clean the connectors with...

Then report back with your results....
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idles great hasnt happened again so far
let the radiator fans come on, then quickly flick on your system. see if it kills it again. that'll be your definitive test. then you'll want to make sure your alt is fine and ALL that the connections beween car, battery, and alternator are intact and free-flowing.
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what he said for the most part.

sounds like you've got a loose wire or something between your alternator and battery. check them to make sure they're not corroded or damaged.

also check battery to chassis ground and chassis to engine.
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