That C4 Corvette Cooling /fans Issue

Grumpy

The Grumpy Grease Monkey mechanical engineer.
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think logically,your cars symptom's can help isolate the problems source/cause
if the fans work when tested individually,
but they fail to come on,when they should, its likely a temp.
sensor or a relay related issue.
these are generally not difficult to test or just replace.
but it can be rather frustrating if your not familiar with a logical testing,
and isolation method of finding the defective components(s)
PULL TROUBLE CODES CHECK FUSES
this is one of the more constantly recurring issues,:( with the c4 corvettes
these corvettes are now 25 plus years old in most cases,
the relays and sensors are going to fail randomly if not replaced.
you'll need to get good at isolate and testing procedures,
and having the correct year shop manual is almost mandatory.
use of a shop manual and multi meter can be very helpful,
its just a simple process of testing sensors ,
fuses and fuel delivery voltage and circuit resistance
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without testing you simply guessing
never guess, deal in verified FACTS!

guessing is a waste of time
think logically, isolate and test

yes IM aware some guys would rather dig out their eye with a red hot fork than to read links,
but if you take the time to actually research the problem and isolate and test you,ll soon find the answers
well the first thing you do is pull trouble codes
and it would help if you purchased a shop manual.:D

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as always most useful info in the links (
and sub links)
in threads linked below


http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/cooling-issue.13389/#post-96301

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...g-off-that-c4-corvette.3954/page-2#post-91804

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/1995-corvette-fan-motor-quit-working.10559/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/that-c4-corvette-cooling-fans-issue.16049/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/cooling-issue.13389/#post-96300

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/i-need-a-new-lt1-water-pump.10723/#post-80046

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/don-t-assume-verify-new-parts-do-fail.16299/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/c4-c5-corvette-trouble-codes.2697/

http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...lay-switch-locations-and-info.728/#post-93194
 
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its generally a very good idea, too,
keep a bound note pad with notes in your glove compartment,

on the wiring, wire colors, wire gauges, relays used ,
ground locations, fuse amps, fuel and oil and air filter part numbers, type of oil used,
dates on oil/filter changes, brake fluid replacement dates, when the brake pads/calipers etc were last changed etc.
keep a log on, when alignments were done, what size and brand of tires you use,
and visually inspect the tires, brake fluid and oil levels every few days
and any time you remove a wheel, inspect the brake rotors, pads and ball joints and if the car/trucks up on a lift,
it certainly helps to visually inspect the u-joints, ball joints and do a suspension lube
 
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