car temperature soon goes up

1989 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
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when in standing traffic for long periods car temperature soon goes up could you give me any advice as to why it does this
Aug 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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Hello,

This could be due to the radiator cooling fan(s) not working properly.
When the vehicle is stationary, the cooling fan kicks in to cool the engine. If the fan does not work properly, it can make the engine run hot when at a stop or in traffic. Usually as the car starts to move the temperature goes back down.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

Inoperative cooling fans can be due to a bad relay, wiring issue or bad fan motor.
First check the relay. It is located under the hood on the left-hand side in the engine compartment (see diagram below).

Check for corrosion and burn pin(s).
This relay can also be tested:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

If the relay is good, check to see if you are getting power to the fan harness, if there is power but the fan is inoperative then the issue is a bad fan motor.

I have attached diagrams for your reference.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Nov 28, 2021 at 11:11 PM