My car temp guage is acting funny. I started my car to check for leaks in the coolant but notice that the fan is not turning. Is the fan of a car always supposed to turn? If it doesn't does that mean the fan belt has broken? Is the car safe to drive 2 miles into town to a garage to have it fixed or should I have it towed or should I see if my neighbor or son can help me replace it?
2006-11-06 00:50:22 · 8 answers · asked by appalachian_panther 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The fan belt can drive other devices such as the water pump and alternator. If these are not working the chances are reduced considerably that you would make it the two miles into town. It would be wiser to have some one come out to where you are and install the belt, or have the car towed to a repair facility.
2006-11-06 00:55:51 · answer #1 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 08:42:24 · answer #2 · answered by reatherford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fan does not always turn just when the car is standing still for about 2min, as there there is not enough air flow for the radiator to work, if the fan does not come on after say 5 min once the engine is warm and the temp gauge is going into the red then the fan or circuit may have a problem, i would not drive it as you could cook your engine
2006-11-06 00:57:14 · answer #3 · answered by peter l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fan belt is not supposed to turn.... I had this happen to me, My car made a loud screeching sound going down the road, and also when i turned the ignition. Why don't you go to the car dealership, just to have them take a look at it, this way they can tell u what's wrong, And then you can get an estimate on how much it will cost? (Mine was the fan belt by the way)
2006-11-06 01:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by Christine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARE YOU FOR REAL???? if not ,,here goes,, some cars have electric thermostatic operated fans and wont work till operating temp is passed .So keep hand and body out of there.
get your veh service book out and read it should tell you if it has a fan belt. check fuses if it is electrical. MOST IMPORTANT IS THERE ANY WATER IN EXPANSION TANK / RADIATOR???
check this when veh has been sitting for at least 6 hours fill up if empty. and yes you should get to town Just dont drive like a demon. Have fun happy motoring.
2006-11-06 01:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by works 4 me 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it the fan belt or the fan motor? If it's a newer car get it towed to be on the safe side. And get it fixed.
2006-11-06 02:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can make it two miles. Just start with the engine is cold, and go straight to town. Don't stop anywhere, go straight to the auto shop. You should be ok with just two miles. But don't drive much farther!!
If you did break your fan belt, you will get a hot light AND your battery will eventually lose it's charge, cause that same belt runs the alternator, which keeps your battery charged. Fix this one right away. Don't wait.
2006-11-06 03:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What kind of car/truck do you have. Some vehicles have electric fans which wont be a problem, but I suspect you have a mechanical fan connected to the water pump. DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE. You will be in more trouble than you can imagine.
2006-11-06 02:02:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋