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Old 05-23-2019, 02:04 PM
Maxbumpo Maxbumpo is offline
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Sounds like the temperature switch has failed closed. Trace the upper radiator hose back to the head, shortly after the rubber stops and the metal starts, there is a sensor with two or three wires. Pull a wire or two and the fan should shut off.
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