3rd & 4th Generation (1992–1996 & 1997–2001)Toyota Camry Discussion for years: 1992-1996 & 1997-2001
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I've got a 96 Camry 4cy Auto and the cooling fans run all of the time. I can shut everything off and when I turn the key on, even before I try to start the car the cooling fans start running. This must be an easy fix for the experienced TN experts. Can i get a little help from my friends?
The cooling fan switch has likely failed. I believe (not 100%) that the switch is on the right side of the radiator. The system is designed so that if the switch fails, the fan always runs.
go to www.camrymanuals.com and download 1994 Camry Wiring Schematics and go to page 30 and look for connector E5 that should correspond to the switch.
There is a Radiator Fan Relay located in J/B no. 2 .... engine compartment, to your right as you open the hood. If you locate this relay, and remove it, you can check the continuity between terminals. Terminals 1 and 2 are the activation coil, and should always show continuity. Terminals 3 and 4 are only closed when current is supplied to the coil. That is, out of the vehicle there should be no continuity when you test between 3 and 4.
If you do in fact have continuity of any degree between 3 and 4, then the relay is probably faulty.
There might be something else wrong, but the Radiator Fan Relay should be easy to check.
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98 Camry LE, 2.2L, automatic
50k miles, drop in K&N A/F recent timing belt, water pump
i have the same problem exactly as you described, mine turn out to be the coolant temp sensor malfunction at the buttom of radiator.
i would recommend you go look at the factory service manual, follow the instruction, and pin point exactly which component give you problem, it could be fan relay 1, or fan relay 2, or fan relay 3, wiring to radiator coolant temp sensor, or the coolant temp sensor itself.
Gentlemen of extreme distinction, many thanks for the TN advice. I will do the tests tomorrow. Toyota parts are out of sight when it comes to price, can I get a witness?
Gentlemen of extreme distinction, many thanks for the TN advice. I will do the tests tomorrow. Toyota parts are out of sight when it comes to price, can I get a witness?
Probably the coolant temp. sensor ... think it is lower radiator, passenger side .... If you disconnect the wire, when the engine is cold, you should find no continuity across the sensor terminals, or open circuit. If you find continuity .... engine cold, then the CTS is faulty and the cause of your problem. However, you might want to go ahead and buy a new part, to obtain a degree of reliability .... rather than going to a salvage yard. Somebody posted that online purchased OEM parts are cheaper than local dealers .... if you can wait on delivery.
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