96 1.7 diesel - radiator fan not working - zeldadog
Hi all

I have an old P reg Astra Diesel Estate(isuzu engine) which i've noticed that the temp gauge rises to a 100 and the fan doesn't come on ??

Any Help !!

Edited by Pugugly on 26/04/2008 at 18:51

96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - Rattle
Have you checked the fan switch? I have no idea where they are located, but if its external it should be near the thermostat but it could be anywhere. Others on here will have a much better idea.

96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Thanks m8 No not checked switch not sure were to look ?

Edited by zeldadog on 26/04/2008 at 18:49

96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - elekie&a/c doctor
The rad fan switch is located at the bottom of rad.It will probably have a 3-pin connector attached.Also check the fuses and relays that can be found in the engine bay fuse box,at the back of engine on the bulkhead.A lot of these diesel models are wired for a 2 speed cooling fan system,but can often only have a single speed fan fitted.hth
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - Railroad.
Also does the radiator actually get hot. The top of the radiator should be slightly warmer than the bottom when it's up to temperature if it's circulating properly. Check the top and bottom hoses for temperature difference. If the bottom hose is warmer than the top hose with the temperature gauge at normal then you have a fault which needs to be rectified asap.

If the radiator is always cold, or the bottom is always warmer than the top the thermostat might be stuck closed, and then the fan wouldn't cut in because the switch wouldn't know the engine is up to temperature......
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Thanks i'll check in the morning
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - jc2
Does the fan itself work?All the answers so far talk about switch/circuit.
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Update

I have changed the Rad Sensor now when i turn ignition on the Fan comes on, i've had the car running for 20mins temp gauge is fine circulation is ok But the Fan stay's on any idea's ??

Thanks
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Right had another look at it, took car out for a spin Temp Gauge sit's half way between 90 - 100 is that about right ?

Secondly does anyone know were the relay for the fan is ?

Thanks again
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Anyone know were the relay for the fan is ?

Thanks

96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - Screwloose

It's the end one in the long relay box at the back of the engine bay.
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Which end left or right ??
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Yes fan works

Edited by zeldadog on 03/05/2008 at 14:06

96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
Silly question but if I leave thermostatic switch out the Temp gauge should not rise?
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
UPDATE

Right i've changed Rad Sensor, Thermostatic Switch and Relay. Ignition on Fan comes on.

Help Please Any idea's??


Looks like I could be off to the garage tomorrow...........
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - elekie&a/c doctor
What happens if the rad fan switch is disconnected with ignition on?Also how many wires to the rad fan switch connector and how many pins in the rad fan switch?
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
If I disconnect rad Fan Switch with ignition on , fan stops working.

There are 3 wires to rad fan switch and there are 3 pin's ..??
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - elekie&a/c doctor
This would suggest that the new rad fan switch is either faulty or incorrect.What are the colours of the 3 wires at the fan switch?I would guess at one being brown and the others being brown with another colour trace.Also do you still have the original rad switch?
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - zeldadog
"I would guess at one being brown and the others being brown with another colour trace." That's right.

No Sorry got thrown away
96 1.7 Radiator Fan not working - maccers77
Hi Zeldadog,

Just wondering you you managed to fix this problem? I seem to be having exactly the same issue. Temprature guage gets to its highest, fan never kicks in.

Any helpt would be greatly appreciated.