2813 posts · Joined 2010. #3 · Jul 7, 2012. No the AC will turn the radiator fan on to pull air across the condensor. Your going to need to check for power at the fan, the fan can still be failed and spin just fine by hand, considering you dont have high or low I would lean towards a fan or fan connector concern.Aug 18, 2022 · The simplest method of wiring an electric fan is to use a relay that is switched on and off by the ignition switch. This method works well to cool the vehicle but the drawback is the fan will be running constantly when the ignition is on. Fan noise and added electrical system load will be present at all times. Close everything up, start the car, and check whether the radiator fan now works (set the A/C on full blast). If it does, you have fixed the problem! If the fan does not work, check the new fuse to be sure it has not blown. If it …Radiator fan is overridden to on when AC is on. Maybe the Fan had an issue in the vehicle you got rid of, which is making you think the new one is the problem. As stated the fan must run anytime A/C compressor is required to run which is in A/C and/or defrost mode. The extra airflow is required to cool the condenser.The first thing that you would want to do is locate the fuse for your Sonic’s radiator fan and make sure that it hasn’t blown. If it is blown, replacing the fuse will only solve the problem for a very limited period of time. Unless the wiring issue is fixed, the fuse will blow again. The wiring harness itself can go bad.Should Radiator Fan Turn On When Ac Is On. In short, yes. A car’s radiator fan should always start spinning once you’ve turned on the air conditioning unit. This is necessary, as your car’s AC unit is reliant on the radiator fans working for its heat exchange process. Basically, it forces air to flow over the AC condenser, getting rid of ...When a radiator fan belt breaks, the entire car engine can cease to work. A dead battery is a high possibility. In addition, the break may cause serious damage to the alternator, r...Step 5: Check the Wiring. If the relay is functioning correctly, but the radiator fan still fails to turn on when the AC is on, the next step is to check the wiring in the fan circuit. Broken or damaged wiring can interrupt the flow of electricity and prevent the fan from receiving the necessary power to operate.4wheelin Discussion starter. 675 posts · Joined 2011. #1 · Oct 11, 2019. While sitting in backed up traffic, temps based on the digital dash go up to 226. I have to turn the A/C on medium fan setting in order for the engine fan to cool the temps back down to 200-210. This is during 60 degrees outside temp. When driving, temps stay between 199 ...There are 2 fans. Cooling fan and AC condenser fan. Right side is the condenser fan and left side is the cooling fan for your cooling system (not too sure). Which one isn't running? Your Cooling fan should not turn on if your engine is not over operating temperature threshold.I have one on high and low as the cooling electrics are commonly what send the cars to the scrapyards. FYI, PCM activates high fan around 230 F. or over 270 psi highside pressure with a/c on. Low fan on at 220 F. and a/c on; both numbers can vary by 5 degrees and even at each application. Consider the possibility that the fan is actually doing its work. 2). The radiator fan comes on when you activate the AC. You left the AC on. This happens more frequently than you think. In other words, when you start the car, the radiator fan will come on in response to the AC, not the temperature in the engine. 3). During the winter months, your radiator fan saves even more energy when enough cool air flows through the radiator on the highway. ... you can start the engine and let it idle. Set your air conditioning to the MAX setting and turn it on. The cooling fan should come on immediately or within the next couple of minutes. On older vehicle models ...The most common causes of why a radiator fan is not working are a blown fuse, a bad relay, or a broken wire. It can also be caused by a faulty coolant temp sensor, low coolant level or the fan itself can be damaged. While these are some of the reasons, the list is not exhaustive. Here is a more detailed list of the most common causes of a ...AT WHAT TEMPERATURE RADIATOR FAN TURNS ON CHEVROLET CRUZE, CHEVY SONIC, HOLDEN CRUZEIn this video we will show you at what temperature the radiator fan / coo...309 posts · Joined 2001. #2 · Dec 31, 2001. Primary fan turns on around 230 degrees and the secondary (high speed) fan turns on at around 257 degrees (i think). You might want to look into a fan controller. I have a Vinci and with the stock TSAT, I have it set to around 205 degrees.Color television sets made before the 1970s put out a small amount of X-ray radiation, generated by the high voltages inside the equipment. Although hazardous, it is not the type o...The best remedy for this is getting your A/C serviced. From you description, it sounds as though the system isn’t building enough pressure, and by relation enough heat to turn the cooling fans on. In other words, the system is low on refrigerant. I would confirm this by connecting A/C gauges to the system to see what the pressures are on the ... How Often Does A Radiator Fan Turn On With Ac? The radiator fan may cycle on and off as needed when the AC is on. It turns on more frequently in hot weather or when the vehicle is stationary to provide sufficient cooling. Conclusion. Understanding your vehicle’s cooling system is crucial for optimal performance. Yes, the radiator fan should ... Diagnosing Ac-dependent Radiator Fan Issues. One common issue with radiator fans is that they only turn on when the AC is switched on. This behavior indicates an AC-dependent radiator fan problem, which needs to be diagnosed and resolved promptly to prevent further cooling system complications.From my understanding the fan should run on high speed when the AC is turned on for max airflow to draw as much air as possible across the condenser. I believe this is why my condenser went bad, no obvious signs it is leaking or has leaked but it has been replaced once already and I have noticed when the AC is turned on the Radiator …If there is a spike in amperage or the motor is failing, the fuse could blow. You can replace the fuse and hope it was just a glitch. However, if the fuse continues to blow, there’s a bigger problem occurring. 3. Vehicle Overheating. The purpose of the radiator fan is to cool the vehicle.The fan generally turns on when the engine temperature gets to 95 deg. C., or when the AC gets turned on. It's possible that your engine temp is at, say, 90 Celsius, which is a bit higher than normal ("normal" is 80-85 C), but still well within safe limits. That can happen when you are, for example, doing a lot of in-town driving.Updated March 6, 2024. Highlights. “On” means that your fan is running constantly, so when you get near a vent, you’ll always feel airflow. “Auto” means that your fan will only …Following are the possible causes of the vibration when the radiator is active and their solutions. 1. Imbalanced Fan Blades. Since the fan controls airflow when AC is on, it’s usually the first suspect. One of the possible issues might be an imbalance on the fan blades. Due to rough driving or a minor accident on the front bumper, the fan ...That leads me to believe that the condensor fan and/or the radiator fan is not running to blow cool the refrigant. So I opened the hood and turned the AC manually to the maximum. Bingo, after a while BOTH radiator fan and condensor fan stopped running (high speed or low), and then for 30 sec of so, they will try to spin up for a split sec and ...The most common causes of why a radiator fan is not working are a blown fuse, a bad relay, or a broken wire. It can also be caused by a faulty coolant temp sensor, low coolant level or the fan itself can be damaged. While these are some of the reasons, the list is not exhaustive. Here is a more detailed list of the most common causes of a ... The radiator fan must also turn on the air conditioner to work. The only other time the fan should turn is when the engine begins to overheat, but that only occurs in stop-and-go traffic or during hot weather, which is another reason it only operates while the AC is on. In conclusion, this is normal if your engine is not overheated. Yes, the radiator fan should turn on when the ac is on as it helps to cool the refrigerant and maintain proper engine temperature. When the ac is turned on, the …I have the same issue, radiator fan and condenser fan only come on when you push the ac button to on and when it is hot at a red light the oil light comes on so we turn on the fans and the light goes off. What I have done so far. changed lower rad hose, burped it and replaced three grounds, battery to body, battery to engine and engine back to ...The condenser fan (if it has a dedicated fan) or the radiator fan most always comes in (with AC on) when the compressor discharge pressure (or, …23754 posts · Joined 2007. #5 · Oct 11, 2020 (Edited) The ECM/PCM controls cooling fan operation. It processes information from the coolant temp sensor, ambient (outside) air temp sensor, A/C pressure switch, and possibly others to determine off/on/speed of the fans. 2020 Cadillac XT5 Sport, Shadow Metallic outside, Cirrus/Jet …on May 31, 2021. Why Does My Radiator Fan Only Work When the AC Is On? If your radiator fan only works when your vehicle’s AC is on, the most likely culprit is a faulty … How Often Does A Radiator Fan Turn On With Ac? The radiator fan may cycle on and off as needed when the AC is on. It turns on more frequently in hot weather or when the vehicle is stationary to provide sufficient cooling. Conclusion. Understanding your vehicle’s cooling system is crucial for optimal performance. Yes, the radiator fan should ... Jul 2, 2023 · A radiator fan only turns on when the air conditioning system is switched on because the AC compressor requires additional cooling to prevent it from overheating. The radiator fan helps cool down the engine and other components of the car by blowing air over them, thus preventing damage due to excessive heat. AC/DC is undoubtedly one of the most influential rock bands of all time. With their electrifying performances and hard-hitting sound, they have won the hearts of millions of fans w...If the fan doesn’t turn on, you should check for a blown fuse or relay, damaged wiring, bad temperature sensors, or the wiring harness of the radiator fan. Radiator fan not turning on When AC is ON – Causes. Here are some factors that may contribute to a radiator fan not working correctly when the air conditioner is turned on. A Blown Fuse ...The fan accomplishes this by drawing cooler air through your vehicle’s radiator when the car isn’t moving fast enough to do so naturally. When the engine hits a certain temperature, typically between 200-230 degrees Fahrenheit (93-110 degrees Celsius), the radiator fan springs into action. However, the precise temperature can vary depending ...Feb 27, 2024 · Several factors come into play when determining when a radiator fan should turn on. Understanding these factors is essential for diagnosing potential issues and ensuring proper cooling system functionality. 1. Engine Temperature. The most common factor that triggers radiator fan activation is the engine temperature. Dec 31, 2001 · 309 posts · Joined 2001. #2 · Dec 31, 2001. Primary fan turns on around 230 degrees and the secondary (high speed) fan turns on at around 257 degrees (i think). You might want to look into a fan controller. I have a Vinci and with the stock TSAT, I have it set to around 205 degrees. I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic with the 1.8l engine and the radiator cooling fan will not come on. I have checked the fuses, relays, replaced the fan completely with the resistor located in the fan shroud. If I pull the fan relay it will turn on the fan and it will not shut off until I turn off the vehicle. Also the AC does not turn on the fan either.Both fans present in the car, the primary cooling fan from the radiator and the secondary cooling fan from the air conditioning system’s condenser, should immediately turn on when AC is switched on. Turning the radiator fan on is controlled by the rise in coolant temperature.Faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor. There are two types of systems in different car models. Either your fan control is integrated into the motor control unit, or …27 May 2022 ... This is clear in the Electrical Manual of these models. The way they are wire is this: 1. When engine is not hot and AC is OFF, both fans are ...When your ac is on your low speed on the radiator fan should be running. Since it is not the high side pressures go extremely high. When the computer sees these extreme pressures it turns the high speed on to the radiator fan bringing the pressures down to normal. All this because the fan controller is not running the low speed anymore.I've read what seems like 100 different threads on the issue. Some say if the fan has resistance for part of a rotation and spins freely for the other part then it's bad (while the engine is cold). After the pickup ran for a few minutes and I shut it off I did find the fan had a lot more resistance when trying to spin it by hand.5 May 2021 ... It will turn on as you roll to a stop usually. If it's warm enough. But even then it will many times turn off again while you are stopped. With ...Most a/c installations with a trinary switch will never have the fan running when you're cruising at 60-70 mph. Just as it would with the a/c off. In the a/c system high pressure = high termperature. There is no reason to turn the fan on unless there's high temperature. If the fan runs all the time, it just wears it out that much quicker.