What are the symptoms of a damaged car fan clutch?

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DelPreston
09/01/25 4:16am
The symptoms of a damaged car fan clutch include: 1. Excessive airflow, preventing the engine temperature from rising in a timely manner; 2. Insufficient airflow, causing the engine temperature to become too high and preventing normal operation. The causes of a damaged car fan clutch are: 1. Failure of the bimetallic temperature sensor; 2. Silicone oil leakage; 3. Breakage of the silicone oil fan drive pin. The solutions for a damaged car fan clutch are: 1. Loosen the tightening nut behind the fan; 2. Insert the pin head of the locking plate underneath into the hole on the drive shaft; 3. Tighten the nut again. The functions of the fan clutch are: 1. Reducing fan power consumption; 2. Minimizing noise and wear; 3. Preventing engine overcooling; 4. Reducing pollution and saving fuel.
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LaDiana
09/13/25 7:04am
While driving, I noticed the temperature gauge needle frequently spikes, especially during traffic jams or slow driving, accompanied by a strange humming noise from the fan, as if it's struggling to rotate. Sometimes the fan doesn't turn at all, leading to poor air conditioning cooling performance with insufficiently cold airflow. If ignored long-term, high engine temperatures can easily trigger the overheating warning light and may even damage the cylinder head gasket or cooling system, resulting in costly repairs. During routine maintenance, it's advisable to pay attention to these signs for early detection and resolution.
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