Cooling fans run after shut off. Never did this before. Have car for 7 years

Asked by Guru987LN8 Apr 01, 2023 at 07:59 PM about the 2012 Buick LaCrosse Leather FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Cooling fans running after shut off. I own car for 7 years never heard them



running before. Motor not running hot according to temp gauge. Fan shuts off



after a minute or 2.

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38,925

If it's only a minute or 2 and doesn't drain the battery then I wouldn't worry till things get worse or something else happens , that's what I think

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155,245

Sounds like a sticking fan relay in the underhood fuse box. Hope that helps! Jim

202,415

Failing engine coolant temperature sensor or fan/temperature switch.

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19,035

coolant thermostat sticky or coolant temp sensor bad. common problem on all gm v6 & v8

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