Auto Systems and Repair
Cooling Fan Motor
The cooling fan motor is an electric motor that turns a cooling fan. Vehicles may be equipped with multiple cooling fan motors and fans.
Symptoms of Wear or Failure
- Engine overheating
- Air conditioning not cold
- Illumination of the Check Engine Light
Related Repair Advice
- The fan blade should be inspected whenever the fan motor is replaced
- Cooling fan operation should be inspected whenever cooling system or air conditioning repairs are made

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