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#18 of 45 2001 Chrysler Dodge Town & Country Cabin Heat Problem
by chaz6
Feb 07, 2008 (10:08 am)
I have a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country LX MiniVan. It has nearly 160,000 miles on it. I live in Michigan where it gets cold and snows. Two weeks ago (end of January), the vehicle began having heating issues...
Upon start up, the engine runs fine. The needle on the engine temperature gauage remains at the bottom, at "C" for at least 5 to 10 mins. Then it slow increases to the 1/4 mark. Then within 1 minute it shoots up the the 7/8 mark close to the "H". (The first few times this happened I shut off the vehicle). However, now I found that after another 5 minutes, the needle lowers back down to the "just below the 1/2 way" mark.
At the same time, my cabin heat stopped functioning correctly. Related? Perhaps.
I can't get any heat in the cabin unless I'm traveling at least 40 mph. Therefore while driving through town, there is not heat. On the highway, I have all the heat I want. However after slowing back down to below 40 mph, the vehicle begins blowing cold air again.
Since I take my children to school in the morning, they are freezing the whole way. I don't dare turn on the heat since it only blows cold air, but instead I've given them blankets. After dropping them off, I hit the highway to get to work, and then I'm warm and toasty!
Let me know what you think,
Chaz
#19 of 45 Re: 2001 Chrysler Dodge Town & Country Cabin Heat Problem [chaz6]
by masterpaul1
Feb 08, 2008 (7:45 pm)
Have you checked the coolant level in the white overflow reservoir? You should see the coolant line at the minimum line, when the engine is cold and between the minimum and maximum line, when engine is warm. Also, look for visual leaks under the hood and on the ground, when the engine is at regular temp. When you are driving at a constant speed, does it over heat or is it just when driving around town?
#20 of 45 2005 Grand Caravan - Overheating and Heating Issues
by jasonclement
Sep 25, 2008 (6:41 am)
I am having the same problem as the guy with the 2001 T&C. Engine keeps overheating at random times, and the inside heat only seems to work when I am giving the van gas... anyone have any insight on this? Are the two issues related?
#21 of 45 Re: 2005 Grand Caravan - Overheating and Heating Issues [jasonclement]
by xwesx
Sep 26, 2008 (4:01 pm)
Sounds like you are getting an airlock. This may be due simply to low coolant levels, or it could be a water pump issue, or worse. Have you checked the level of your coolant? If it is low, park it on ramps or with nose-uphill, and slowly fill until all bubbles stop emanating from the radiator, then see if it helps.
If it is the water pump, the lack of heat and the overheating will be simultaneous even though you are topped off on fluid. Without the water pump circulating the coolant, the heater core will go cold while the stuff in the engine boils (if hot enough!).
#22 of 45 Re: 2005 Grand Caravan - Overheating and Heating Issues [jasonclement]
by kimbo1
Sep 27, 2008 (10:14 am)
I HAVE HAD THE OVERHEATING ISSUES SINCE I HAVE OWNED MY 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. HERE IS WHAT I HAVE FOUND:
THERE IS A TSB ON THESE VEHICLES, HERE IS THE LINK TO LOOK IT UP AS WELL AS RECALLS: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/recallsearch.cfm
SEARCH FOR THE COOLING RELAY BULLETIN ON YOUR TOWN AND COUNTRY MINI-VAN USING THE SEARCH ENGINE PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION.
IN MY 1998 GRAND CARAVAN, THE COOLING RELAY WAS DEFECTIVE, THEY HAVE REPLACED MINE 8 TIMES AT NO CHARGE, THE 9TH TIME, THEY, (CRYSTAL DODGE IN CRYSTAL RIVER, FL), SAID IT IS NOT A "LIFETIME RECALL". I DID FIND OUT THAT THE COOLING RELAY SHORTS OUT DUE TO THE HIGH AMPAGE OF THE FAN MODULE, ONCE I REPLACED THE FAN MODULE, I HAVE HAD NO OVERHEATING, WHICH PRIORLY IT HAD DONE 9 TIMES THAT I WAS AWARE OF.
#23 of 45 Re: 2005 Grand Caravan - Overheating and Heating Issues [kimbo1]
by kimbo1
Sep 28, 2008 (12:41 pm)
Make : DODGE Model : GRAND CARAVAN Year : 1998
HERE IS A COPY OF THE TSB FROM THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION:
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 98771 Date of Bulletin : MAY 01, 1998
NHTSA Item Number : 601474
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Summary :
THE RADIATOR FAN RELAY MAY NOT TURN ON THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. *AK
#24 of 45 Re: 2005 Grand Caravan - Overheating and Heating Issues [kimbo1]
by kimbo1
Sep 28, 2008 (12:47 pm)
HRE IS THE LINK FOR THE 2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY TSB'S. YOUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP SHOULD RESOLVE THIS FOR YOU AS SHOWS FROM THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION...HOPE IT HELPS!
#25 of 45 Re: 2001 Chrysler Dodge Town & Country Cabin Heat Problem [masterpaul1]
by kimbo1
Sep 28, 2008 (12:56 pm)
HERE IS A COPY OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BULLETIN FROM THE OFFICE OF DEFECT INVESTIGATION, YOUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP MAY BE ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS FOR YOU UNDER THE TSB:
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Report Date : September 28, 2008 at 03:50 PM
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Year : 2001
Make : CHRYSLER
Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2302007 Date of Bulletin : SEP 27, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10022182
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Summary :
POWER SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT AND DIAGNOSIS AID. *KB UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 1400207 Date of Bulletin : APR 05, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10021668
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary :
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE MECHANICAL THROTTLE BODY. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0500106A Date of Bulletin : SEP 23, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10020494
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Summary :
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0803006 Date of Bulletin : AUG 25, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10021239
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0500305 Date of Bulletin : MAR 09, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10019632
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Summary :
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 1900805 Date of Bulletin : NOV 02, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10017651
Component : STEERING
Summary :
REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 58 Date of Bulletin : NOV 01, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10019015
Component : SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Summary :
THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS MAY FATIGUE AND CAUSE LOCALIZED OVERHEATING AND/OR DISCOLORATION OF THE SEAT COVER SURFACE. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION D58 - HEATED SEAT ELEMENTS. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2100903 Date of Bulletin : OCT 02, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10003524
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 1900403 Date of Bulletin : AUG 04, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10003546
Component : STEERING
Summary :
STEERING SHUDDER. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0500204 Date of Bulletin : JUN 21, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10005996
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Summary :
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0200405 Date of Bulletin : MAY 27, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10016751
Component : SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Summary :
CREAKING/SQUAWKING SOUND FROM FRONT STRUT AREA. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 1802505 Date of Bulletin : MAY 25, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10016750
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary :
LONG CRANK OR IDLE FLUCATION IN COLD TEMPERATURE WITH E20 - E30 ETHANOL FUEL BLENDS. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0200305 Date of Bulletin : MAR 16, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10013699
Component : SUSPENSION
Summary :
RATTLE/KNOCKING SOUND FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *SC
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0801505 Date of Bulletin : MAR 02, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10013731
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Summary :
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0500404 Date of Bulletin : DEC 03, 2004
NHTSA Item Number : 10011941
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Summary :
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2001
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2301004 Date of Bulletin : SEP 09, 2004
NHTSA Item Number : 10006965
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary :
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR WATER LEAK. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 23-010-04 DATED 04-29-04. *TT
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Service Bulletin Number : 2400503 Date of Bulletin : JUN
#26 of 45 Re: 2005 Grand Caravan - Overheating and Heating Issues [jasonclement]
by kimbo1
Sep 28, 2008 (1:00 pm)
HERE IS A COPY OF THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE 2005 TOWN AND COUNTRY, FROM THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION. YOUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP MAY BE ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS FOR YOU UNDER THE TSB:
Safety Ratings Defects & Recalls Safe Driving Information Resources
Office of Defects Investigation
File a Complaint
Search Complaints
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Service Bulletins
Downloads
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Report Date : September 28, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Search Type : VEHICLE
Year : 2005
Make : CHRYSLER
Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY
Results : 54 | All records displayed
Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2101807 Date of Bulletin : OCT 27, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10023420
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Summary :
1-2 AND/OR 2-3 SHIFT HARNESS. ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE IS NECESSARY. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
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Service Bulletin Number : 2302007 Date of Bulletin : SEP 27, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10022182
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Summary :
POWER SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT AND DIAGNOSIS AID. *KB UPDATED 10/26/07. *NJ
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 1802907 Date of Bulletin : APR 26, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10021684
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Summary :
GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 1400207 Date of Bulletin : APR 05, 2007
NHTSA Item Number : 10021668
Component : FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary :
CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE MECHANICAL THROTTLE BODY. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2200406 Date of Bulletin : OCT 04, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10021247
Component : TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Summary :
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM INFORMATION. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0500106A Date of Bulletin : SEP 23, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10020494
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Summary :
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0803006 Date of Bulletin : AUG 25, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10021239
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2301206 Date of Bulletin : JUN 03, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10020046
Component : SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Summary :
3RD ROW SEAT FRONT LEG WILL NOT RETRACT. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 06 Date of Bulletin : APR 01, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10019905
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Summary :
LEAKING COOLANT AT THE HEATER TUBE CRIMPS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION F06 - UNDERBODY HEATER HOSES. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0500305 Date of Bulletin : MAR 09, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10019632
Component : SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Summary :
SNOW/WATER INGESTION INTO REAR BRAKE DRUM. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2301704 Date of Bulletin : FEB 25, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10007917
Component : STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary :
3RD ROW SEAT FRONT LEG WILL NOT RETRACT. *MJ *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 01 Date of Bulletin : FEB 01, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10019543
Component : EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
Summary :
THE UNDERBODY REAR A/C AND HEATER TUBE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT CORROSION PROTECTION - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION F01. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0803205 Date of Bulletin : JAN 03, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10016171
Component : AIR BAGS
Summary :
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERING A PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION WIRING PACKAGE. TO INCLUDE 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND 300/TOURING. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 0900105 Date of Bulletin : DEC 10, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10013774
Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary :
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT RE-TORQUE PROCEDURE. GPOP - ISSUE REVIEW SYSTEM. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2200205 Date of Bulletin : DEC 07, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10018985
Component : TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Summary :
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR - SYSTEM INFORMATION. *TT
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Make : CHRYSLER Model : TOWN AND COUNTRY Year : 2005
Manufacturer : CHRYSLER LLC
Service Bulletin Number : 2102205 Date of Bulletin : NOV 04, 2005
NHTSA Item Number : 10018572
Component : POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary :
INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *AK
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#27 of 45 Re: Chrysler Town & Country overheating [hp3]
by reddog607
Feb 07, 2009 (8:17 pm)
check the fan relays there are two or three depending on the model