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Fan running when engine's cold?

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stock50LX

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I can only add that the fan turns itself on and off at short intervals. Is it likely the ECT? Thanks in advance.
 

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stock50LX said:
I can only add that the fan turns itself on and off at short intervals. Is it likely the ECT? Thanks in advance.
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-forgot to add: It's a 97 GT
 

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Do you have the defroster on??
 
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ya, do you have your defroster or A/C on? that will cause the fan to run.
 

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bdcardinal said:
ya, do you have your defroster or A/C on? that will cause the fan to run.
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I will check. It's my wife's car. Thanks for the replies. Given our climate, I am certain she has the heater on, at least. Would that alone cause the fan to go on and off?
 

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it does in mine.
 
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that alone will make the fan turn on and off
 
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