Ikon 1.8 Radiator Fan not Working!!

Born 2 Be Wild · 11th April 2009, 01:51

Hi Guys Today while Driving my Ikon 1.8 In rush hour traffic with the A/c on the cooling which till date has been exceptional suddenly reduced tremendously. Also the temp needle started rising slowly, and voila there was a slight burning smell like plastic and a small amount of smoke frm the bonnet.

I pulled over Popped the hood of the car and saw the radiator Fan was not working also there was no smoke but was a small burning smell like plastic. By now the Temp nedle was around 3/4 mark.

Traffic had eased up by now and i hit the ring road so was able to drive home at around 60kph with the temp needle never crossing the half was mark

Checked the fuses next to the battery and the 60 amp fuse is blown.

Born 2 Be Wild · 11th April 2009, 02:18

Guys could you please advise on the current situation as to what can be at fault and the costs involved.

Also i am looking at a decent workshop other that the FOrd centres to get this repaired as i have had nasty experiences at Ford, So if you guys could suggest a decent Workshop In delhi Or NCR i would be obliged.

[ Mods am sorry hit enter by mistake and could not complete the post tried editng but 20 mins had elapsed hence the second post]

GTO · 12th April 2009, 00:39

Me thinks it's a wiring / electrical problem, hence you got the burning smell of plastic. That's why your fuse went off as well. Have an expert go through the entire electrical network, especially focusing on the cooling system. If the temp didn't go over 1/2 or 3/4, your engine should be safe.

Search through the forum got recommended shops up north.

Born 2 Be Wild · 12th April 2009, 19:54

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Originally Posted by GTO

Me thinks it's a wiring / electrical problem, hence you got the burning smell of plastic. That's why your fuse went off as well. Have an expert go through the entire electrical network, especially focusing on the cooling system. If the temp didn't go over 1/2 or 3/4, your engine should be safe.

Search through the forum got recommended shops up north.

Even i think its something to do with faulty wiring somewhere, the issue is to find a competent mechanic who doesnt rip me off because am still studying and have a tight budget

Any how i went to south city ford in noida and the service advisor looked at the car for 5 mins an gave me an estimate of 8000/rs

. On my asking whats wrong he said that they have to replace the radiator fan motor as its not working.

Tried searching the forum but didnt find anything on reccomended workshops in NCR delhi. Guys am desperate now so if any one of you knows of a decent mechanic please let me know.

Trust_In_Thrust · 13th April 2009, 00:29

Ask any car electrician to check whether radiator fan is working by disconnecting the fan coupler and connecting it directly to battery this way you will know atleast the fan is well .After that you can decide anything else .

11th April 2009, 01:51	#1
Born 2 Be Wild BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Roaming Posts: 813 Thanked: 1,367 Times	Ikon 1.8 Radiator Fan not Working!! Hi Guys Today while Driving my Ikon 1.8 In rush hour traffic with the A/c on the cooling which till date has been exceptional suddenly reduced tremendously. Also the temp needle started rising slowly, and voila there was a slight burning smell like plastic and a small amount of smoke frm the bonnet. I pulled over Popped the hood of the car and saw the radiator Fan was not working also there was no smoke but was a small burning smell like plastic. By now the Temp nedle was around 3/4 mark. Traffic had eased up by now and i hit the ring road so was able to drive home at around 60kph with the temp needle never crossing the half was mark Checked the fuses next to the battery and the 60 amp fuse is blown.
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11th April 2009, 02:18	#2
Born 2 Be Wild BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Roaming Posts: 813 Thanked: 1,367 Times	Guys could you please advise on the current situation as to what can be at fault and the costs involved. Also i am looking at a decent workshop other that the FOrd centres to get this repaired as i have had nasty experiences at Ford, So if you guys could suggest a decent Workshop In delhi Or NCR i would be obliged. [ Mods am sorry hit enter by mistake and could not complete the post tried editng but 20 mins had elapsed hence the second post]
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12th April 2009, 00:39	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,545 Thanked: 300,754 Times View My Garage	Me thinks it's a wiring / electrical problem, hence you got the burning smell of plastic. That's why your fuse went off as well. Have an expert go through the entire electrical network, especially focusing on the cooling system. If the temp didn't go over 1/2 or 3/4, your engine should be safe. Search through the forum got recommended shops up north.
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13th April 2009, 00:29	#5
Trust_In_Thrust BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 768 Thanked: 349 Times	Ask any car electrician to check whether radiator fan is working by disconnecting the fan coupler and connecting it directly to battery this way you will know atleast the fan is well .After that you can decide anything else .
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