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Cooling fan not working

My Grand Voyager was overheating, the RAC said that the 2 two cooling fans were not working. Is it likely that it is a switch problem or the whole fan units.
would any garage do or a specialist auto electrician?

Asked on 3 July 2011 by ocado man

Answered by Honest John
Most likely to be the sensor/sender switch screwed into the block. You can test the fans by applying a current to them. If they work, then the fault is definitely the sensor/sender. Requires a special socket to unscrew it and you will need extra coolant to replace any you lose.
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