1994 Mercedes Benz SL500 runs hot

1994 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
92,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUNOS
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Radiator cooling fans will not come on (in traffic or long idles the car runs above normal temperature,hot). Cheked fans and relay fuses,OK. Do not know wich relay or sensor is for the fans. Please,help.Thank you
Jun 6, 2008 at 2:27 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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My software doesnt have the wiring diagram for the cooling fan, Mercedes is stingy like that.Does you Benz have a manual fan as well as the a/c fan? If it does look to seee if the fan clutch is leaking in the front, sounds like it isnt pulling enough air at low speeds and may need to be replaced
Jun 11, 2008 at 7:52 AM
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BRUNOS
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Yes my Benz has 2 AC electric cooling fans .
How do I check the radiator cooling fan clutch for leaks before I change it?. Thank you for your help.
Jun 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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easiest way is to use a mirror and look at the front (side facing radiator) of the fan clutch. If there is fluid coming from the center of it, you need to replace it.
Jun 17, 2008 at 7:38 AM