RT Help needed!

[Carl_RT]

My car was leaking a bit of water this morning ( i topped up the water last sunday) - on my way home after work the car was close to overheating - the little red light came on!

I stopped and opened the bonent - the FAN WASNT ON and the water had gone.

Filled it up again - got home and checked it again - still the fan wasnt on.

So far i think it could be the Thermostat or Fan motor is buggered - problem is i have no idea where the relay for the fan is - does anybody know where it is?????

Does anyone know what this could be???

Thanks,

Carl

 

[Carl_RT]

bump!

 

[JAY172]

try bridging out the radiator fan switch connector-does the fan work?

did it overheat due to all the water leaking out? have a look for any leaks.

 

[Essex_Lad]

check the water pump, all hoses and radiator

 

[Dazz]

feel the radiator, if it is warm then its a problem with the fan.

If the radiator isnt getting warm then there is a problem with the water circulation which is caused by a seized thermostat. (could also be trapped air)

HTH

 

[JAY172]

^^^^remember to warm up the engine first as the thermostat isnt supposed to open to about 80c

 

[Daz]

Check the fuse?