The cooling fans stay running nonstop when I turn the car on?

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA
140,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MSTEPHANO
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I replaced the coolant temperature sensor already and it did not fix the problem. There are no warning lights on the dash and no overheating issues. Any idea what else could be the problem?
Jan 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If they are always on, there is a good chance you have a relay that has failed. Three different relays can fail. If you look below, I attached the wiring schematic of the circuit and highlighted the relays. What I need you to do is remove one at a time. If there is no change, reinstall it and go to the next one to see if one of the three turns the fan off.

Note the relay box is under the hood. I attached a picture below showing it and highlighted the three relays to test. Note: If one of the relays turns the fans off, shake it when it is out to see if anything sounds loose inside it.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

joe

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Jan 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM