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Colin Reese Posted on Aug 16, 2015
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Radiator fans randomly shut off

My coolant fans seems to periodically stop working. I have checked and replaced all fuses as well as rewired all of it. Also my fans DO work they are not burnt up.

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  • Relays carry high-amperage current controlled by a low-current switch
  • When a faulty relay is not replaced, the circuit will either be non-functional or remain engaged. here's your relay you need.
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