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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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I've either never had this happen or maybe if it did only briefly.
But it is still running after about seven or eight minutes. I think I'm going to
have to disconnect the battery. Just had service done and brought it home
yesterday. Seems something might have been done to cause this.
I have read about stuck relay or wires connected incorrectly.
What relay? Is it expensive to replace? Is there a fuse I could
pull instead of disconnecting the battery?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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I did just have the truck washed. I read that sometimes relays behave that way when they get wet. Can anyone tell me where the relay for the fan is? Is it under the hood?
 
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Is it still running?


How long ? The fan can stay on after shutting down if its very hot.
 
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Ok, I found the box next to the battery. Image that.
Took the cover off and everything looked dry, but I heard some snaps as I pushed
down on some of the fuses. I wiggled the relays and pushed down on them. I reconnected the battery and the fan didn't start. I started the motor and after I stopped it the fan is not running. So, either it's ok for now or if it happens again it could be due to a temperature sensor maybe.
 
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Originally Posted by 98DAKAZ
Is it still running?


How long ? The fan can stay on after shutting down if its very hot.
See my update. I had checked the temperature gauge and it looked fine. Today is a very cool day
compared to the summer here in Florida, so it was a lot less likely to be overheated than days in the summer.
We'll see how it goes after having pushed on the fuses.
thx for responding.
 
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