My car is currently overheating due to the fan not turning on. What i would like to no is how to test the fan. I no that the fan in most cars can be tested by shorting out the fan swith. The problem is that i cannot isolate the switch.
Is there anybody out there that knows where it is on the VSX ????
1993 Xantioa 2.0 16v VSX. Overheating !!!!!!
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If it's anything like my BX it'll be mounted somewhere low down on the radiator (reverse of logical position for it!). If the fan runs at 2 speeds then it'll have 3 wires on it, 2 live feeds and a return. If you pull the plug off the sensor you should be able to short across the terminals to make sure the fans are working at both speeds.
If they are then the switch is faulty - if low speed isn't working then it's likely to be the 'resistor' thingy (can't remember the proper name for it!).
If it's seriously overheating you can short the terminals out to make the fan run all the time till you change the switch.
Adrian
If they are then the switch is faulty - if low speed isn't working then it's likely to be the 'resistor' thingy (can't remember the proper name for it!).
If it's seriously overheating you can short the terminals out to make the fan run all the time till you change the switch.
Adrian