2007 Kia Rio engine fan

2007 KIA RIO

98,500 MILES

KIARIO2007

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I took my car & got the oil changed yesterday when I left it ran fine. Today when I got off from work I noticed slight vibration so when I got home I looked in the engine I noticed 1 fan was spinning then it would stop and start back but the other one wasn't spinning at all. Is that normal

Im buying the car from a buy here pay here and started the contract 6 months ago

Jul 23, 2013 at 2:47 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Do both fans work when the AC is on? And yes, one fan can run by itself.

Jul 23, 2013 at 4:38 PM

KIARIO2007

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No it doesn't and its the one on the passengers side that's not working, if that's helpful.

Thank you so much for answering so quickly.

Jul 23, 2013 at 4:46 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Glad to help. If it isn't working with the AC on or when the engine reaches a higher temp, you need to check to see if it is good. Most mechanics will run a jumper wire from the battery directly to the fan to see if it will run.

Jul 23, 2013 at 5:02 PM

KIARIO2007

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When the techs changed the oil do you think they would've loosed anything concerning the fan? And can I safely drive 600 miles with it breaking down?

Jul 23, 2013 at 5:13 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Please understand I am not there to determine if it is safe. However, if one fan works and the engine is not overheating, it should be safe. As far as the techs, they could have hit a wire going to the fan motor.

Jul 23, 2013 at 6:27 PM

KIARIO2007

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Thank you very much for putting my mind at ease because I have to go out of town in the morning & by me getting off today after the business close I was very worried.

May you have a wonderful day

Jul 24, 2013 at 2:57 AM

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Happy to help. Have a safe trip.

Joe

Jul 24, 2013 at 10:10 PM