Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[amazonian]

Hi Guys,

Just got back from a 30 mile run and noticed when I switched off that the fan was still running and was loud enough for me to notice.

Left it for ten minutes and its still on !

Not right is it ? surely it should be off by now.

Any ideas please chaps?

thanks

[Andy B]

Engine/radiator cooling fan? 

The only time I've ever had that happen was in France after a fairly long tow in 30-odd degs. Starting the car again and stopping it 'fixed' it and it didn't ever happen again. I put it down to a sticking relay somewhere. 

[amazonian]

Yes cooling fan, tried turning engine on and off but still going now, its been about 25 minutes

[amazonian]

Well its still going, its now been about 45 minutes.

Would it be ok if I disconnected the battery until tomorrow, or is that going to cause another problem ?

[TheBoy]

I'd say stuck relay or faulty sensor.

Yeah, discon battery for now - make sure you have radio code, and you'll have to reset sunroof and windows later

[05omegav6]

Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.

[Steve B]

Why not just pull Fuse #4 

[05omegav6]

Doesn't touch the radiator fans... When the relays fail they're fed straight from battery fuse only controls the relay feed...

[Steve B]

Doesn't touch the radiator fans... When the relays fail they're fed straight from battery fuse only controls the relay feed...

I Knew that 

[amazonian]

Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.

Taxi Al,  where is battery fusebox please, I have disconnected the battery for now as per advice.

It was the fan behind the radiator by the way, the one in front was not going if that makes any difference.

Cheers

[Steve B]

Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.

Taxi Al,  where is battery fusebox please, I have disconnected the battery for now as per advice.

It was the fan behind the radiator by the way, the one in front was not going if that makes any difference.

Cheers

It is where you have just been under that triangular flap/box

[05omegav6]

Check the battery fusebox for a very hot relay and pull it. Quickly.

Taxi Al,  where is battery fusebox please, I have disconnected the battery for now as per advice.

It was the fan behind the radiator by the way, the one in front was not going if that makes any difference.

Cheers

As said triangular cover next to battery... Could simply unplug the fan motor, but pulling relay will actually cut the power. Unplugging it simply stops the fan. Plug stays very much live

[amazonian]

Thank you Taxi Al.

Just to be sure, If I reconnect the battery in the morning, would I be likely to make it to vauxhall dealers 5 miles away,and should I remove relay first or leave it in place ?
Are these relays available anywhere by the way or does it have to be VX.
Thanks.

[Andy B]

Thank you Taxi Al.

Just to be sure, If I reconnect the battery in the morning, would I be likely to make it to vauxhall dealers 5 miles away,and should I remove relay first or leave it in place ?
Are these relays available anywhere by the way or does it have to be VX.
Thanks.

It's a good chance your car will start in the morning, just so long as the fan hasn't drained it too much. Once started it'll drive as far as you want .... maybe park up on a hill    Not sure what type the relay is, but I can't see it being too odd ball ..... if so a breaker here will sort you. 

[amazonian]

Much obliged Andy, I will give it a go in the morning, just hope it didnt take too much out of the battery.

cheers,