Radiator fan running more often?

[wolf_06]

I noticed recently, with the warmer temperature, that the radiator fan on my cruze starts more often and seems more loud, maybe its just me.

I was at the drive thru the other day and I noticed the fan was starting and running full blast for like 3 sec and then stop, and would go again like 2-3 min later.

I never really noticed that before, but it doesnt seem normal to me.

I had the thermostat changed last winter, and my coolant is due for a change, its 5 years old.

There is no light in the dash, everything works perfect, no overheating.

Is this normal?

Thanks.

 

[Colt45ws]

Yes.

 

[michaelluscher]

Does the fan come on and stay on at low speed with the A/C on?

If not, time for some electrical hunting

I had this problem with my Villager/Quest for the longest time

Turns out the low speed fan fusible link blew, resulting in no low speed cooling fan

 

[wolf_06]

Originally Posted By: michaelluscher
Does the fan come on and stay on at low speed with the A/C on?

If not, time for some electrical hunting

I had this problem with my Villager/Quest for the longest time

Turns out the low speed fan fusible link blew, resulting in no low speed cooling fan


No it doesnt stay on

 

[Colt45ws]

Then make sure the fan is wokring on both speeds. Not sure how this car is setup if it has two fans, one low and one high, or a single fan that has multiple speeds. If it has multiple fans make sure both work.

 

[Lolvoguy]

Im 98% sure there's nothing out of the ordinary wrong with you car.

My Focus had an audible fan noise when I turned on the a/c in a hot parking lot. It also is in fine running condition

 

[wolf_06]

Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
Then make sure the fan is wokring on both speeds. Not sure how this car is setup if it has two fans, one low and one high, or a single fan that has multiple speeds. If it has multiple fans make sure both work.


Some cars a two smaller fan, my cruze has only a big one

 

[mclasser]

Warmer weather and idling will cause the fan to run more. Your car is fine.