Why is the car fan not working?
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The reasons why the car fan is not working are: 1. Clogged air filter: If the heater is not very hot, first check the air filter to see if it is dirty or clogged. A dirty air filter can indeed affect the temperature of the heater. If the air filter is dirty, the airflow will be very weak, and you might not notice it. 2. Lack of coolant: Insufficient antifreeze can also cause the heater to not get hot. This is because the heater utilizes the heat from the antifreeze. Hot antifreeze enters the heater core, heats it up, and then the air blown through the heater core becomes warm. If there is not enough antifreeze, the amount reaching the heater core will be reduced, and it won't be fully filled, so the air blown out won't be as hot. 3. Clogged heater core: If the heater core is clogged, antifreeze cannot enter it or enters very little, so the heater core won't get hot. As a result, the air passing through it won't be hot either. If the heater core is clogged, repairs can be quite troublesome, requiring the removal of the entire dashboard to access it.
My car's fan suddenly stopped working while I was driving, and I started wondering why this happened. It could be a blown fuse—open the hood and check the fuse box; the fan's fuse is prone to burning out due to current surges. Or the fan motor itself might have failed, as prolonged high-temperature operation causes significant wear. Loose wiring connections are also a common issue, leading to poor conductivity. If the temperature sensor malfunctions, the system won’t know when to activate the fan. Once when I went for repairs, the mechanic suggested checking the simple things first, like fuses and plugs. If replacing them doesn’t help, then test the circuit voltage. A non-working fan can cause the engine to overheat, leading to damage sooner or later, so I dealt with it promptly. Remember to have the technician inspect the fan system during regular maintenance to prevent small issues from becoming big problems. Driving safely is the top priority, so never ignore any abnormalities.
