2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

I was hoping someone can help. I went to get my radiator coolant
changed at a shop and when I came back I knew there was a problem
because my car hood was up. The service guy asked me if I ever had the
engine overheating and I said never. He said well, it's overheating at
it's not our fault. He said the radiator fan wasn't working. Well, he
said that if I can prove that it was working before I brought it in
then he'd fix it, otherwise it's broken and it wasn't his fault.

So, first, can changing the engine coolant cause the fan to stop
working? Second, since the radiator fan isn't working, any idea how to
fix it? I checked the fuses and they're all fine. The service jerk
changed the top hose and it still didn't work.

I have a Laredo with an I6 4.0L engine. I drove from San Fran to LA,
sat in 100 degree weather and traffic, drove back in 103 degree heat.
Filled up with gas numerous times without a problem. Now, since the
"coolant change" I can't even stop for gas without the engine temp
hitting the "overheat" zone.

Thanks.

Nathan

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

Nathan,
Seems to me if you kept those gas receipts from your trip that would be
proof for the mechanic that it was working before you brought it in to
him. If you did not keep the receipts but used a credit card, call
your Credit Card company / bank and request a print out going back to
those transactions. Hope this helps 'proof' wise.
Steve

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

Nathan,
Seems to me if you kept those gas receipts from your trip that would be
proof for the mechanic that it was working before you brought it in to
him. If you did not keep the receipts but used a credit card, call
your Credit Card company / bank and request a print out going back to
those transactions. Hope this helps 'proof' wise.
Steve

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

Nathan,
Seems to me if you kept those gas receipts from your trip that would be
proof for the mechanic that it was working before you brought it in to
him. If you did not keep the receipts but used a credit card, call
your Credit Card company / bank and request a print out going back to
those transactions. Hope this helps 'proof' wise.
Steve

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

Nathan,
Seems to me if you kept those gas receipts from your trip that would be
proof for the mechanic that it was working before you brought it in to
him. If you did not keep the receipts but used a credit card, call
your Credit Card company / bank and request a print out going back to
those transactions. Hope this helps 'proof' wise.
Steve

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

On 2 Aug 2005 23:20:37 -0700, "nathantw" <nathantwong@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>I was hoping someone can help. I went to get my radiator coolant
>changed at a shop and when I came back I knew there was a problem
>because my car hood was up. The service guy asked me if I ever had the
>engine overheating and I said never. He said well, it's overheating at
>it's not our fault. He said the radiator fan wasn't working. Well, he
>said that if I can prove that it was working before I brought it in
>then he'd fix it, otherwise it's broken and it wasn't his fault.
>
>So, first, can changing the engine coolant cause the fan to stop
>working? Second, since the radiator fan isn't working, any idea how to
>fix it? I checked the fuses and they're all fine. The service jerk
>changed the top hose and it still didn't work.
>
>I have a Laredo with an I6 4.0L engine. I drove from San Fran to LA,
>sat in 100 degree weather and traffic, drove back in 103 degree heat.
>Filled up with gas numerous times without a problem. Now, since the
>"coolant change" I can't even stop for gas without the engine temp
>hitting the "overheat" zone.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Nathan

Sounds like air in the system. Possibly trapped around the
thermostat.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

On 2 Aug 2005 23:20:37 -0700, "nathantw" <nathantwong@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>I was hoping someone can help. I went to get my radiator coolant
>changed at a shop and when I came back I knew there was a problem
>because my car hood was up. The service guy asked me if I ever had the
>engine overheating and I said never. He said well, it's overheating at
>it's not our fault. He said the radiator fan wasn't working. Well, he
>said that if I can prove that it was working before I brought it in
>then he'd fix it, otherwise it's broken and it wasn't his fault.
>
>So, first, can changing the engine coolant cause the fan to stop
>working? Second, since the radiator fan isn't working, any idea how to
>fix it? I checked the fuses and they're all fine. The service jerk
>changed the top hose and it still didn't work.
>
>I have a Laredo with an I6 4.0L engine. I drove from San Fran to LA,
>sat in 100 degree weather and traffic, drove back in 103 degree heat.
>Filled up with gas numerous times without a problem. Now, since the
>"coolant change" I can't even stop for gas without the engine temp
>hitting the "overheat" zone.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Nathan

Sounds like air in the system. Possibly trapped around the
thermostat.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

On 2 Aug 2005 23:20:37 -0700, "nathantw" <nathantwong@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>I was hoping someone can help. I went to get my radiator coolant
>changed at a shop and when I came back I knew there was a problem
>because my car hood was up. The service guy asked me if I ever had the
>engine overheating and I said never. He said well, it's overheating at
>it's not our fault. He said the radiator fan wasn't working. Well, he
>said that if I can prove that it was working before I brought it in
>then he'd fix it, otherwise it's broken and it wasn't his fault.
>
>So, first, can changing the engine coolant cause the fan to stop
>working? Second, since the radiator fan isn't working, any idea how to
>fix it? I checked the fuses and they're all fine. The service jerk
>changed the top hose and it still didn't work.
>
>I have a Laredo with an I6 4.0L engine. I drove from San Fran to LA,
>sat in 100 degree weather and traffic, drove back in 103 degree heat.
>Filled up with gas numerous times without a problem. Now, since the
>"coolant change" I can't even stop for gas without the engine temp
>hitting the "overheat" zone.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Nathan

Sounds like air in the system. Possibly trapped around the
thermostat.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

On 2 Aug 2005 23:20:37 -0700, "nathantw" <nathantwong@yahoo.com>
wrote:

>I was hoping someone can help. I went to get my radiator coolant
>changed at a shop and when I came back I knew there was a problem
>because my car hood was up. The service guy asked me if I ever had the
>engine overheating and I said never. He said well, it's overheating at
>it's not our fault. He said the radiator fan wasn't working. Well, he
>said that if I can prove that it was working before I brought it in
>then he'd fix it, otherwise it's broken and it wasn't his fault.
>
>So, first, can changing the engine coolant cause the fan to stop
>working? Second, since the radiator fan isn't working, any idea how to
>fix it? I checked the fuses and they're all fine. The service jerk
>changed the top hose and it still didn't work.
>
>I have a Laredo with an I6 4.0L engine. I drove from San Fran to LA,
>sat in 100 degree weather and traffic, drove back in 103 degree heat.
>Filled up with gas numerous times without a problem. Now, since the
>"coolant change" I can't even stop for gas without the engine temp
>hitting the "overheat" zone.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Nathan

Sounds like air in the system. Possibly trapped around the
thermostat.
Drifter
"I've been here, I've been there..."

Re: 2001 JGC - coolant change = radiator fan stopping
 

Drifter did pass the time by typing:
> On 2 Aug 2005 23:20:37 -0700, "nathantw"
> wrote:
>
>> I was hoping someone can help. I went to get my radiator coolant
>> changed at a shop and when I came back I knew there was a problem
>> because my car hood was up. The service guy asked me if I ever had the
>> engine overheating and I said never. He said well, it's overheating at
>> it's not our fault. He said the radiator fan wasn't working. Well, he
>> said that if I can prove that it was working before I brought it in
>> then he'd fix it, otherwise it's broken and it wasn't his fault.
>>
>> So, first, can changing the engine coolant cause the fan to stop
>> working?

Yes, if your a ham fisted lummox and rip out the fans connections.

>> Second, since the radiator fan isn't working, any idea how to
>> fix it?

yes, check the connectors around where they did the hoses
for ones that have been pulled off.

>> I checked the fuses and they're all fine. The service jerk
>> changed the top hose and it still didn't work.

> Sounds like air in the system. Possibly trapped around the
> thermostat.

Ive noticed the 4.0 doesn't airlock. Thankfully the blocks slant
and position of the radiator keeps that from hapening.

Guessing he knocked off one of the electrical connections to
the fan by accident. (or on purpose to try to rip you off)

--
DougW