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Radiator fan doesn't turn off .

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ToyTim, Mar 1, 2016.

  1. Mar 1, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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    ToyTim

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    After starting [cold] , my 2007 4.0 radiator fan would turn off after 30 seconds . My 3.5 never turns off . Anybody else have this situation also ? I don't know if that's the way it should be or not .
     
  2. Mar 1, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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    SamChieftan

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    If your AC is turned on it will come on to move air through the condenser.
     
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    The 4.0 has a fan clutch.
     
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    James_Bond

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    The 3.5 has a clutch fan too.
     
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    Aussiek2000

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    My fan clutch stays locked for 30ish seconds and then tames down
     
  6. Mar 1, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    3.5 =seeing it spin . My 4.0 =stopped spinning .
     
  7. Mar 1, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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    Why would it always be spinning ?
     
  8. Mar 1, 2016 at 6:50 PM
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    Thanks .
     
  9. Mar 2, 2016 at 3:51 AM
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    because its connected to the belt, the belt is connected to the crank, and the crank is spinning.
     
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