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Subject:Re: radiator fan?
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sat, 20 Apr 2002 10:26:07 -0500

buscofurgo buscofurgo wrote:
>
> hi,
> when i put a fuse (the one who is missing) on the fuse case the radiator fan
> comes on (the van hasn�t move in two days, for example). what this means?,
> that the previous owner made  a "bridge" because the van gets
> overheat?should i put it until i get fix the overheating problem with the
> engine??????????????????????
>
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You must solve this problem first.
  Figure out what is going on with the thermal switch at the radiator:
whether it is disconnected, whether it is working, etc.
   It should not conduct electricity when cold.  Get a Bentley manual so
that you have the circuit diagrams.

Larry A.