Common questions

Why is my cooling fan not working on my Ram 1500?

Why is my cooling fan not working on my Ram 1500?

However it will work while turning the AC on. the temp en the evic was at 203. Have anyone had a similar problem? Or why the cooling fan will not work? a blown sensor?

What kind of fan does a 1994 Dodge Ram have?

This is a direct-fit, bolt-on Flex-A-Lite dual electric-fan system for the 1994-2002 Dodge Ram with the 5.9L Cummins diesel. Recover up to 27 horsepower and boost your fuel economy by up to 6 percent.

Is the Ram 1500 diesel fan required to run at 203?

Probably not required to run at 203, but always comes on with A-C. Electric fans have their own “agenda”. Watch your temperatures and see if you have a problem. You may not. Click to expand… Thank you all for your input, indeed a relay sensor blown up,, was replaced and we are good now. We did some testing and the fan kicks in at 225.

What does it mean when a fuse blows on a Dodge Ram?

The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. Your vehicle is equipped with a fuse and relay center located in the engine compartment near the battery.

This is a direct-fit, bolt-on Flex-A-Lite dual electric-fan system for the 1994-2002 Dodge Ram with the 5.9L Cummins diesel. Recover up to 27 horsepower and boost your fuel economy by up to 6 percent.

Why do you need an electric fan in a Dodge Ram?

These electric fans systems are designed to replace the heavy clutch fan, freeing up horsepower and torque lost to the parasitic loss of turning the belt-driven fan. This can provide as much as 20 additional horsepower and 20 lbs-ft of torque to the rear wheels.

Are there electric cooling fans for Ford trucks?

Flex-A-LiteĀ® manufactures high-performance electric fan conversions systems for a variety of Dodge Ram full-size trucks (both with the HEMI and Cummins turbodiesel engines), as well as Ford F-150 (gasoline engines) and Super Duty trucks with Power Stroke engines.

When to engage the fan clutch on a Dodge truck?

Dodge diesel trucks, as well as most other diesels models, are designed with large cooling system. These systems operate at idle for long periods of time. The fan clutch should always engage when the system head pressure reaches in the 240 to 270 lbs range. Global Parts Distributors has the electronic fan clutch assembly: part number 2911297.

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