2006 cobalt 2.2 The fan stays on even when car is off, removed fan 2 relay to turn it off

Asked by Carrie Sep 30, 2014 at 03:53 PM about the 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt LS Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2006 cobalt 2.2 The fan stays on even when car is off, removed fan 2 relay to turn it off
replaced relay same problems. The car doesnt get hot enough to require fan to be on. I let
it set over night same thing.. any ideas??

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26,245

Your car probably has a coolant temp sensor that is probably the cause. Replace it.

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50,715

The fan relays also could be going out. Mine went out and shorted out the entire wiring from the relay to the fuse box and motor. I just replaced everything. I have a built up engine so it runs hot. I bypassed the temp sensors and have them run all the time. I have it wired to the ignition so when I turn the key on, the fans come on. If you don't want that, have the sensor and relay checked and replaced. There are good one, and not so good ones. I suggest spending more money for the top relays or sensors. Another $15 will same a call to the fire department.

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50,715

I also had a second set of fuses placed in line with each of the fans, so if one shorts out, I still have the other to work.

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199,785

Did you get it fixed? Have you had all your recalls taken care of? If not please have recalls done ASAP.

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