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Old 10-05-2017, 09:31 AM
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Fans running until battery dies!

Yesterday I went out to my car to find the battery completely drained - I couldn't open other doors, couldn't pop the trunk, shift into neutral, etc. As soon as I made the last jumper cable connection, at least one of the fans came on - immediately. It started right up. When I dropped it at my service station (after hours), I realized that the fans were running much longer than the normal cool down period. I think it was both of them, though it was getting dark. I'm pretty sure this is why the battery drained earlier while I was eating dinner in a restaurant. Any ideas what unit I need to be concerned about?????
Old 10-05-2017, 09:36 AM
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Check relays, one might be sticking.
If only one fan runs, swap it with another relay.

If it still runs, then check temp sensor.
Old 10-05-2017, 09:44 AM
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Sounds like relay is sticking as well..

But it might also be a red herring, Get a multimeter and check the draw to see what it's coming from.
Old 10-05-2017, 05:52 PM
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So your fans are running with the key out of the ignition?




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