Will thermostat cause fan not to work?
If the thermostat is stuck open (allowing coolant to flow) it can cause the engine to run cooler than normal so obviously the fan wouldn’t come on..but not like the engine/coolant can be running too hot and the thermostat somehow effects the sensor reading or operation of the fan.
Why is my radiator fan not working on my Honda Civic?
Figure 1. 1999 Civic under-hood fuse box with location of fan relay (circled in red). Another easy way you can check if the radiator fan switch relay is bad is to swap the radiator fan relay with the condenser fan relay. If the radiator fan begins working, this is an indication that the fan relay is bad.
How much does it cost to replace a Honda radiator fan?
Radiator fan testing points. If the radiator fan is in working condition, move on to the next step. The ECT sensor monitors the coolant temperature, and allows the fan to turn on if the coolant is too hot. If this sensor is faulty, a replacement costs around $25 to $45.
What should I do if my radiator fan won’t work?
If the radiator fan is in working condition, move on to the next step. The ECT sensor monitors the coolant temperature, and allows the fan to turn on if the coolant is too hot. If this sensor is faulty, a replacement costs around $25 to $45. Follow these steps to test it: Locate the ECT sensor, which is just below the distributor.
Where is the thermostat plug in a Honda Civic?
Figure 2. Location of thermo switch in a Honda Civic’s thermostat housing. The connector has four holes: two are for the electrical wires of the thermo switch plug and the other two are for the plug’s locking mechanism. Make sure to test the electrical holes and not the locking holes.
Figure 1. 1999 Civic under-hood fuse box with location of fan relay (circled in red). Another easy way you can check if the radiator fan switch relay is bad is to swap the radiator fan relay with the condenser fan relay. If the radiator fan begins working, this is an indication that the fan relay is bad.
Radiator fan testing points. If the radiator fan is in working condition, move on to the next step. The ECT sensor monitors the coolant temperature, and allows the fan to turn on if the coolant is too hot. If this sensor is faulty, a replacement costs around $25 to $45.
When did the Honda Civic 5th generation come out?
Repair guides and support for the 5th generation Honda Civic, first released in late 1991. I have the same question, but I will give feedback on the answer. I have a 92 Civic, replaced a leaking radiator, fan was not working, so I replaced with a new fan same time I replaced the radiator.
If the radiator fan is in working condition, move on to the next step. The ECT sensor monitors the coolant temperature, and allows the fan to turn on if the coolant is too hot. If this sensor is faulty, a replacement costs around $25 to $45. Follow these steps to test it: Locate the ECT sensor, which is just below the distributor.