Radiator fan cycling on at off

Nov 28, 2005 2 Replies
2006 Matrix.....Just wondered if it was normal for the left fan to cycle on and off even with a cool engine, we're talking every 2-3 minutes, stays on for maybe 10-15 seconds...........this is a cool engine at idle in park. Thanx in advance

Stuuder


It is difficult to provide a definitive answer without knowing the ambient air temperature, coolant temperature, and whether the air conditioning compressor is engaged or not.

The cooling fan will cycle on at a certain coolant temperature

The fan(s) cycle individually as needed when the engine coolant reaches 205 degrees. If the A/C is running, the fan(s) will also cycle based on either high side refrigerant pressure or condenser temperature. Also, the A/C compressor runs with the selector lever in DEFROST

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