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#36 of 45 2008 T&C FAN RELAY by egamboa

Aug 21, 2010 (9:28 am)

I'm having fan problems, I stop the engine but the fan wont stop runing, it had runed my battery down the first time cause I did not noticed, now I have to pull the fan fuse every time I stop and put it back on when I'm ready to go, a certified mecanic from cadillac told me it most likely be the fan relay that needs to be replace, the mechanics at Chrystler didn't find nothing wrong ( imagine that ), of course, didnt hapen when they checked it, now it won't stop doing it; did anybody ha this problem before. The funny thing is that it happened when they had the car for oil change, then all started. THIS CAR IS PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM; BACK BREACKS, FRONT BREACKS, ROTORS, THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACE ALMOST EVERY 10k to 15k MILES, I ASSUMED THAT THE " MOPART '' PARTS THAT THEY USED ARE NOTHING BUT CRAP, DON'T KNOW WAY THEY BRAG ABOUT IT, THEY NEED A BETTER AFTER MART MANUFACTURE FOR THEIR PARTS. DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON THIS MATTER?
 
THANKS
Ps:I' ll think about it before buying a Chrystler next time.

#37 of 45 Re: Chrysler Town & Country overheating [reddog607] by egamboa

Aug 21, 2010 (9:33 am)

Replying to: reddog607 (Feb 07, 2009 8:17 pm)
Do you know how many relays on a 2008 T & C ?
 
 thank u for the info
 
GAMBOA

#38 of 45 Re:Chrysler 2000 Town & Country overheating, Fan Relay Replacement [hdave7] by yuphen8

Jun 18, 2011 (6:07 pm)

Replying to: hdave7 (Jul 31, 2010 12:01 am)
i have the same issue..my fans is not kicking in when my a.c. are on..so it overheated..just wondering is 2000 and 2001 the same..mine is a lxi..i need help bad...thanks..

#39 of 45 Re:Chrysler 2000 Town & Country overheating, Fan Relay Replacement [yuphen8] by hdave7

Jun 18, 2011 (8:25 pm)

Replying to: yuphen8 (Jun 18, 2011 6:07 pm)
not sure if 2000 and 2001 are same but think there's a good chance they have the same fan relay setup.
If the fans never come on when the engine is beginning to get hot, like when the engine sits idling for 10 mins or more, then there's a good chance the fan relay may be the problem. The relay was less than $15 a year ago and it took about 30min to replace and I was figuring it out as I went. Locating the relay (on the car) was my biggest problem.

#40 of 45 fans not turning on.. by yuphen8

Jun 19, 2011 (10:49 am)

i change the fan relay,but it's still overheating,any idea?thanks

#41 of 45 Re: fans not turning on.. [yuphen8] by olr

Jul 27, 2011 (12:35 pm)

Replying to: yuphen8 (Jun 19, 2011 10:49 am)
I have the same problem that you have. I found the the pigtail (468 7259 wiring jumper) is shorting. I wiggled it while the motor was hot and it began to run. I am having a problem finding the replacement part because it has been discontinued. I am canvasing junkyards now for a replacement. I rigged a wire hanger to create pressure on the plug and it operating now. Need to find a wiring jumper fast.

#42 of 45 2004 T & C overheating by abw2011

Oct 09, 2011 (11:38 am)

Van overheated last night. Coolant was leaking from one of the 4 metal pipes run the length of the van, they maybe a foot and a half, are rusted out and appear to be leaking coolant. Filled overflow tank with coolant and is full, but still overheating. Any thought? What would they be under on like autozonecom?

#43 of 45 Re:Chrysler 2000 Town & Country overheating, Fan Relay Replacement [hdave7] by karbev

Oct 31, 2011 (8:34 am)

Replying to: hdave7 (Jul 31, 2010 12:01 am)
I also have a 2000 Chrysler Town and Country and it is overheating. i deliver the newspaper and it does fine when i drive long distances, but, when I start doing my route with the slowing down and starting up again, is when it starts to overheat. Steam comes out from under the hood on passenger side. Turned off engine and let it cool and i was able to drive it home. Mechanic came over and we replaced the water pump and he also switched out some of the fuses in the fuse box under the hood. Turned ac on and the fans wouldn't come on, he wanted to go get freon to charge ac so it would be stronger to turn on fans, but, we decided against it. So, next morning I started my route and it did the samething, When I got to a stop, I turned off engine to go deliver a paper at an apt. and I noticed water dripping on passenger side. Got back in and started route again and steam started coming out from under hood on passenger side, thought I would stop and let it cool down again, but, before I could do that, a lot of steam started coming out from under the hood on driver side and i got out to check, and water all over ground, too hot to check under hood, of course, sat there and waitted, was able to open up hood and only thing i saw was some water in the tray that holds the battery. So, I had it towed home and mechanic came over next day and found a crack in the radiator and also noticed that the fan on drivers side, he could turn the blade, but, the fan on passenger side wouldn't turn at all. So, now he thinks that we definitely need a new radiator and also the fans-maybe just the one. As far as the fans, could it still just be the Fan Relay, or has it gone past that? Please help. I am a single mother and need an honest opinion. Don't want to get taken advantage of because I am a women.

#44 of 45 Re:Chrysler 2000 Town & Country overheating, Fan Relay Replacement [karbev] by srs_49

Oct 31, 2011 (9:15 am)

Replying to: karbev (Oct 31, 2011 8:34 am)
Sounds like the fan on the passenger side of the radiator is frozen (since you can't turn the blade by hand). That by itself would explain the overheating, especially in stop and go driving. With the van moving, there is enough air being forced though the radiator to keep things cool. When you stop, only the fan(s) pull air through.
 
Sometimes the fan and it's motor are able to be repaired. I've done that twice on one of my cars. But, it takes some time and patience, and there is no guarantee. Also, probably not worth the money if you have to pay someone to do it.
 
Fan relay may be OK. Hard to say from your description of the symptoms.

#45 of 45 2006 town and country overheats when driving freeway speeds by jawcrc

Jan 14, 2013 (5:09 pm)

Hi my t/c overheats when driving on the freeway. But not when I stop an let it sit idling? Just replaced the radiator because it was cracked and the thermostat at it. I have knowticed that the upper radiator hose gets very hot but the radiator cap is cool to The touch. One of the fans is having a bit of an issue however on freeway thy Gould t matter right? Also no cabin heat whats so ever. I did bypass the rear heater core. Because one of the metal lines was leaking so I joined them together at the location where it's rubber under passenger door. Would this cause it to overheat? Or is there another problem? No waterleaks as I can see now? Thanks everyone

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