the rad fan circuits and circuits for red light at temp gauge are not connected.
They're two separate systems.

Does the red light at temp gauge come on while engine is running?

Check coolant level at expansion tank (has blue cap) and fill tank
behind license plate.

Neil.

On 11/11/16, Gordon <gordonmahung@gmail.com> wrote:

> I've gotten used to it staying on but lately, sometimes it doesn't stay on -
> coupled with the water temp light sometimes lighting up. Could this be
> related?
> - g

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