Ford Fiesta radiator fan not activating

Car: Ford Fiesta
Variant: 1.4
Model Year: 2002
Categories: Leaks & Noises
My wife's Fiesta's radiator cooling fan has stopped cutting in when the vehicle coolant is hot. This coincides with the heater/demister blowing hot air when it is set on COLD, I understand that this is probably due to a faulty HCV.
I want to know if the faulty HCV could be responsible for the radiator cooling fan not coming on when the coolant reaches temperature? (I have "jury rigged" the radiator fan & it works ok), OR is there a temperature switch I cant find?
Posted: Aug 1, 2010 (14 years ago)
This is from another forum re. same fault with fan .(saves typing a reply !!! )

03 1400 engine cooling fan not coming on - Peter.N.
Are you sure the fan isn't working? It will only normally come on when the temperature is well in excess of normal. Unless you are sitting in a traffic jam for say 15 minutes it won't get hot enough. In normal driving the airflow through the radiator is adequate to keep it cool


Sun 17 Jan 2010 21:46 03 1400 engine cooling fan not coming on - elekie&a/c doctor
Is the car fitted with a/con?If it is then turn it on with engine running and the cooling fan should cut in almost immediately.If no a/c fitted,then locate engine coolant temp sensor and disconnect 2-pin plug.This will make the cooling fan run in failsafe mode.hth

Fri 29 Jan 2010 22:50 03 1400 engine cooling fan not coming on - rockinrobb
hi peter and all the other guys in on this one , i did all the basics cleaned up connections and protected with light spray of wd,40 on connection at base of rad and its all working fine , its suprising how little the fan comes into use , thanks again guys for all your input


Hope this helps you .
Posted Aug 1, 2010 (14 years ago)

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