What is the working principle of a fan clutch?
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The working principle of an automotive fan clutch is that when the air temperature passing through the radiator exceeds 65 degrees, the thermostat opens the oil inlet valve. Since the rotational speed of the driving part is higher than that of the driven part, the silicone oil flows from the working chamber through the oil inlet into the working chamber and then returns to the oil storage chamber from the oil return port at the edge. The following are the reasons why an electric fan may not rotate: 1. Faulty water temperature sensor: Check if the engine water temperature sensor is faulty. A faulty water temperature sensor can prevent the ECU from receiving the signal indicating high engine temperature. 2. Faulty thermostat switch: Check if the engine thermostat switch is faulty. A faulty thermostat switch can prevent the electric fan from turning on. 3. Faulty electric fan: Check if the engine electric fan is faulty. An internal short circuit in the electric fan can directly cause it to stop working. 4. Faulty vehicle ECU: Check the vehicle ECU (central control computer board). The ECU is the "brain" of the car. A faulty ECU can lead to various vehicle malfunctions.