Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Radiator Cooling Fan Motor: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: With A/C ON, the auxiliary electric cooling fan motor will run continuously. Auxiliary electric cooling fan motor will not cycle ON and
OFF with A/C clutch (2884). An exception to this is when vehicle speed is over 72 km/h (45 mph) and coolant temperature is below 104°C (220°
F). The auxiliary electric cooling fan motor will then automatically shut OFF.
OPERATION
The auxiliary electric cooling fan motor is mounted within a fan shroud (8146) behind the radiator (8005). The powertrain control module
(PCM)(12A650) actuates the auxiliary electric cooling fan motor when:
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The coolant reaches a specified temperature.
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The engine is below a specified speed and the A/C clutch is activated.
