What is the reason for the fan continuing to run after parking?
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The reason for the fan continuing to run after parking is that the engine coolant temperature at the moment of parking is higher than the acceptable soaking temperature of the engine. The vehicle's computer automatically calculates the fan's operating speed and duration to control the fan's operation. The higher the engine temperature, the longer the fan runs after parking. When the engine coolant temperature drops below the soaking temperature, the fan turns off to protect the engine and extend its service life. If the fan continues to run after the engine temperature has already dropped, it may be due to a loose electrical connection. In this case, you can try disconnecting the fan's wiring harness to cut off power separately. The function of the car fan is to increase the airflow speed through the radiator core, enhance cooling efficiency, and accelerate water cooling. The fans used in car engines are classified into axial-flow fans and centrifugal fans based on their structural principles, and into mechanically driven and electrically driven based on their driving methods. The working principle of the car cooling fan is based on electromagnetic induction. It uses a Hall sensor component as a synchronous detection device to control a set of circuits, switch the energizing sequence of the windings, generate a rotating magnetic field, and achieve electromechanical integration for electronic commutation. The cooling fan is installed between the engine and the radiator. When the fan blades rotate driven by the engine, they generate high-speed airflow to carry away the heat from the coolant in the radiator, thereby achieving the purpose of cooling the engine.