Section 40 (Engine Cooling Fan): Testing

1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Testing
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In cases of engine overheating or insufficient air conditioning proceed with the following tests:

  1. Start with a cool engine to ensure complete fan clutch disengagement.
  2. Cover radiator grille sufficiently to induce high engine temperature.
  3. Start engine and operate at 2000 RPM.
  4. A fan roar will be noticed when the fan clutch engages.
    Fig 1: Thermostatically Controlled Fan Assembly
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