WAter cooler fan problem t25

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WAter cooler fan problem t25

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After a 4 hour journey I stopped at a campsite and after a few hours the fan suddenly came on and hasn't stopped after 3 hours?? Any ideas hay my problem is? Am alone on a deserted campsite and nervous the battery will die. All advice appreciated! Thanks

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You don't say the age of your van, but if it is a later one with blade fuses, then the far left fuse (fuse1) in the fuse box (below dash on nearside) is for the radiator fan, taking it out should stop it.
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Probably faulty fan switch. Remove the front grill and try to find the switch. I think it's about 3/4 of the way down on the right hand side of the radiator. Pull a wire out to stop it & replace the fan switch ASAP. If you can't find a replacement soon & the temperature creeps up (usually only in standing traffic), turn up the heating & it should cool down, but keep you're eye on the temp gauge,
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When the dust settles you may wish to fit a battery isolator. This way if anything untoward like this happens in future you can just diss the battery and work it out at your own pace. I wouldn't be without one.
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Thanks Guys- had to get the RAC out as lost internet access! What a creep in a deserted campsite but got the fuse out and she got me home safely! Phew- will get it sorted asap!

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