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Why is my Astra's cooling fan running permanently?

My Vauxhall Astra 2.0 TDi's cooling fan is running all the time.

Asked on 15 August 2010 by dodgerhobby

Answered by Honest John
In that case the problem is the either the engine temp sensor/sender switch that is stuck, or an open circuit at the fan itself somehow.
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