What are the symptoms of a faulty fan clutch?

How to Tell If Your Fan Clutch Is Going Bad?

• Vehicle overheating. An overheating engine is often the first symptom that is commonly associated with a bad or failing fan clutch.
• Loose and Wobbling Fan.
• Excessively loud cooling fans.
• A decrease in acceleration, power & fuel efficiency.

Can I run my truck without a clutch fan?

Yes, technically your engine does not need a cooling fan to operate. Logically, however, the cooling fan keeps the cooling system at the optimal temperature to prevent the hotter than normal engine temperatures, as mentioned above.

Should a fan clutch be hard to turn?

It is normal for it to always be turning. However, the clutch should not engage it fully until it has hit the right temp. On mine, it is very clear when the clutch has fully engaged the fan as it sounds like a turbine.

At what temperature does a fan clutch engage?

about 170°F
At what temperatures do fan clutches engage? Answer: Most fan clutches engage at about 170°F air temperature (about 180-190°F engine temperature). They reduce the temperature about 20°F before disengaging.

When should a fan clutch engage?

Answer: Most fan clutches engage at about 170°F air temperature (about 180-190°F engine temperature). They reduce the temperature about 20°F before disengaging.

Should both radiator fans be on?

Both fans should come on when the A/C is on. If one or both fans fail to come on, the lack of additional cooling provided by the fan may cause poor A/C cooling performance, and it may cause the A/C compressor to overheat and fail. The engine may also run hot and overheat, too.

When should the cooling fan come on?

Fan Trigger The engine temperature should trigger the fan to turn on. It will also turn the fan off once the engine has cooled to under 200 degrees. You may have heard of a part called the radiator fan switch or temperature fan switch. This is linked to a thermostat and works much like your home’s HVAC system.

Will a bad fan clutch cause no heat?

Overheating engine is the most common symptom of a bad or failing fan clutch. It controls the operation of the cooling fans. These cooling fans will disable/not work at maximum efficiency as the bad clutch will not engage properly. This result in overheating which may lead to serious issues if not timely attended.

What tells the cooling fan to come on?

The engine temperature should trigger the fan to turn on. It will also turn the fan off once the engine has cooled to under 200 degrees. You may have heard of a part called the radiator fan switch or temperature fan switch. This is linked to a thermostat and works much like your home’s HVAC system.

What is a cooling fan clutch?

Newer vehicles feature electric cooling fans controlled by a relay, but older vehicles are likely equipped with a clutch style fan. The cooling fan clutch is part of the cooling system that engages or disengages the fan depending on the engine temperature.

Do I need to replace the fan clutch on my car?

If you are experiencing these issues, your fan clutch may need to be replaced. At O’Reilly Auto Parts, we carry replacement cooling fan clutches and complete fan assemblies for select vehicles.

Does O’Reilly Auto Parts sell cooling fan clutches?

At O’Reilly Auto Parts, we carry replacement cooling fan clutches and complete fan assemblies for select vehicles.