Quote Originally Posted by So-CalVX View Post
ok. I think my thermostat is stuck open.
I have had my baby in the garage since I got fired almost a month ago. So I had to jump her. And once she started running I noticed my fan didn't kick off.
Am I right in thinking there's something wrong here, or did my years in auto class kick in properly? Wouldnt the fan only stay on because the thermostat is stuck in the open position?
The conditions were; cold engine, jump start, temp in the low 60's. I started the VX up and the fan was running top speed. I let it sit for at least 15 minutes with the hood up and watched the fan continue. Then drove to the mall to start my new job and I popped the hood and watched it for another 5 minutes. Stayed running.
Sorry if this is such a run on for nothing but I just want to be thorough.
Thanx. Any help would be apreciated.

Richard
As stated earlier, the main fan is belt driven/clutch controlled...will always be spinning if the engine is running.

If your thermostat was stuck open, your temp gauge wouldn't come up to normal operating temp., as the coolant would be circulating through the radiator full time...

Sounds to me as if everything is normal.