Radiator fan running constantly

2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER
76,000 MILES • 3.9L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AHCNWV
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My vans cooling fan is constantly running. Is there any specific way to test the relay to see if they are bad. There are two fans that constantly run.
Nov 10, 2014 at 3:10 PM
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STRAILER
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Hey AHCNWV1,

It sounds like the relay is stuck on which is common problem, here is a diagram to show you where there are and how to test them.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Please let me know what happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Jan 19, 2017 at 8:11 AM
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THEWOLF
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Thanks, it was the relay on my car cost me $35.00
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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JLCSEW
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My cars cooling fan runs constantly when the ac is on or when I am using defrost. I saw that I should check my realys but how do I do that?
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:09 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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You don't have t check anything. That is the way it is designed to operate. It is required whenever the AC compressor is engaged and it is engaged in defrost mode to remove moisture.
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:09 PM (Merged)
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CURTISAUTO
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Cooling fans run all the time on this vehicle 10 seconds after startup A/c not on and defrost or heat not on
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:09 PM (Merged)
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WRENCHTECH
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Here is the description of how the fans should work. If they are not working this way, then you may have a problem with one of the relays.
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:09 PM (Merged)
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2CP-ARCHIVES
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they cooling fan does not stop, through out driving.. thnks
Nov 26, 2019 at 7:09 PM (Merged)
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RASMATAZ
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Your possible causes here could be a shorted wiring, relay sticking, coolant temperature sensor out of calibration and last the computer control circuit of the fan relays-See below cooling fans circuitry





Nov 26, 2019 at 7:09 PM (Merged)