[cac007]

Last night i was driving my car and i noticed that it was overheating. Today i was able to get a good look at it. The Alternator/water pump belt was torn off. I replaced that today, but then i noticed that my radiator fans were not turning. Is this normal?

 

[Nanan]

The big radiator fan only kicks on if the coolant temp is 185+degF. The small fan only kicks on when your ac is on. The fans do not run continuous, they tend to run on and off for a few mins at a time.

 

[cac007]

but if it was overheating then that means that the fan did not kick on right?

 

[Van]

The Alternator/water pump belt was torn off.

You posted that the belt was gone. If the belt was gone it will overheat. With the belt on now, just let her idle until the fan comes on and watch the coolant temp gauge.

 

[cac007]

Tomorrow i will head out and see what happens

 

[cac007]

thank you all for your help

 

[DSMturbo2]

does anyone else have a problem with this kid running around without a water pump??

I would keep an eye out for signs of atleast HG problems...

it is very simple to test all the fan circuits... pick up a manual and an DVOM and go to town... good luck

oh yeah.. the ac fan also comes on when a certain higher coolant temp is reached.. its like a back up.. in other words if you were over heating you should have had atleast one of the fans on..