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    Koy knows nothing about... broken cars

    Yes, once again, I know nothing.

    The fan in my car has stopped running consistently. It usually doesn't start until I hit about 30-35MPH, then it kicks in and seems ok for a while. If I'm in town, though, and never get up to that speed it doesn't start and my engine temp spikes. It went up quickly enough today that I didn't dare to wait in line at the drive-thru window for my lunch.

    The only mechanic I know well enough to trust doesn't like to work on newer cars...this is the first real problem I've had with this vehicle. Anybody have an educated guess on what this is and how much it should cost to fix it? It's a 2001 Aztek (yeah, yeah, ha ha, I know.)
    "In the beginning was the Word. Then came the ******* word processor." -Dan Simmons, Hyperion
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    Fan clutch, as a from faraway guess.
    Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
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    He also hates Texans and Australians, he does diversify." ~ Braindead

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    • #3
      Misreading of your engine temp by some sensor?
      What?

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      • #4
        It sounds like the fan is turning on just as it is supposed to when the temperature rises. The problem might not be the fan but could be something with the coolant system.

        BTW I really do want to know why you bought an Aztek. Where you drunk at the time?
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Oerdin
          It sounds like the fan is turning on just as it is supposed to when the temperature rises. The problem might not be the fan but could be something with the coolant system.
          But it wasn't coming on when the temperature went up...if I just sit there idling, the temp goes up quickly and nothing happens to stop it.

          BTW I really do want to know why you bought an Aztek. Where you drunk at the time?
          I liked it. Still do, actually, even if my fiancee tells me it looks like a batmobile. So meh.
          "In the beginning was the Word. Then came the ******* word processor." -Dan Simmons, Hyperion

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          • #6
            If you told me the dealer made you an offer you couldn't refuse then I'd understand. But claiming you like the looks of an Aztek just sets alarm bells ringing.
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            • #7
              Well, yeah, it was a good deal (at the time, at least.) But I still like it. I never claimed to be normal.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by Koyaanisqatsi
                I liked it. Still do, actually, even if my fiancee tells me it looks like a batmobile. So meh.
                is your fiance blind?
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                • #9
                  It wasn't so much a literal thing.
                  "In the beginning was the Word. Then came the ******* word processor." -Dan Simmons, Hyperion

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                  • #10
                    Aztek............................................. ....
                    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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                    • #11
                      The Aztek was a poster child for everything that was wrong with GM and exhibit A for why design by committee is a horrible idea.
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                      • #12
                        intermittent problems are the worst problems to troubleshoot
                        "I hope I get to punch you in the face one day" - MRT144, Imran Siddiqui
                        'I'm fairly certain that a ban on me punching you in the face is not a "right" worth respecting." - loinburger

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