regsy Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 hi folks im new here so please be gentle lol i have a 03 ford mondeo 2ltr petrol i have only just bought the car and have noticed that as soon as i turn the key in ignition without even starting the engine the cooling fan comes on and stays on until i switch off the ignition anybody any ideas ??????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sounds like the thermostat needs visiting. Could be that the thermostat is stuck and so the fans stay to compensate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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regsy Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 hi guys yea forgot to mention the temp never goes over half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regsy Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 also it wouldnt be thermostat surely it comes straight on when the ignition is first turned on with the engine cold and engine not even started ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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regsy Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 ok thanks dan to have a fault code would my engine management light come on ??? i have been reading a lot about the resister in the fan failing and causing it to stay on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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regsy Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 thankyou dan will try that at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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