Volvo 850 Made from 1993 to 1997, this Volvo line was available in both a wagon and a sedan, both with were graced with several trim levels.

1993 850 Radiator Fan Continues to Run

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Old 09-26-2012, 06:21 PM
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After driving a few miles or running my A/C, I will stop and my raditor fans runs for 10-15 minutes. Car does not smell like it is overheating, fill tank is full. Replaced the thermostat a few months ago. Worried it might be something serious and don't want to burn it up. Any suggestions.
 
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Old 09-26-2012, 08:33 PM
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On mine, if the fans are running when I turn the car off, they usually shut off. If I turn the ignition back on for a sec, they start back up and then wont turn off. It is strange the way they act.
 
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Old 09-26-2012, 11:45 PM
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you might want to check for the fan relay. it is right on top of the fan.here is a pic of it.
http://www.tracystruesoaps.com/tutor...lay_wiring.jpg
 
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Thanks for the tip. I'll try the relay.
 
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Chances are, you have a bad coolant temp sensor. Is your temp gauge acting up at all? A lot of people change them when they do the thermostat.
 
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Originally Posted by rspi
Chances are, you have a bad coolant temp sensor.
Agreed
 
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Where is the sensor found. Thanks for the tips.
 
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it is underneath the thermostat housing.here is a pic of it

http://volvospeed.com/Pics/repairpic...connectorR.jpg
 
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Actually it's part of the thermostat housing, the lower part. Great pic.
 
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Thanks Slim
 
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