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Radiator fan not working

Please help !! This is what I have done so far still with no results.

1) Replaced thermostat
2) Replaced fan switch
3) Changed the relay (swopped with another) and checked fuse.
4) Ran the fan directly from the battery and it works

But the fine just does not kick in at all whne engine is hot. Please help !! i have a 95 civic and have replaced the radiator fan motor, the thermostat, and the relay switch, the issue keeps going on the fan wont turn on but i did notice when i replcaed the relay switch the fan powerd on no hassles and now doesnt any longer.. i havent checked the fuse inside yet but i will and might check if the relay switch still works..

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Hi. Check the bottom of the radiator or on the side, as you also have a temperature-sending switch. The switch must reach a certain temperature before sending a signal on to the fan relay.

The switch just screws into the radiator.

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Javier23, I see you replaced the fan switch, I believe you need to replace the 'cooling fan control'. This reads the coolant temp and passes info to the engine control computer, which signals the cooling fan switch to cycle on and off. It seems to be the only missing piece of the puzzle. Let me know how u make out.

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