Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

"celliot75" <craigelliot75@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1156290314.303125.271290@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com:

> Hey Guys,
>
> Thank you for all your help so far. I was able to trace down and found
> the power connection for the A/C fan was disconnected. I check the
> power connection for the condenser fan as well, but everything was
> connected okay for the condenser fan. The A/C fan comes on now when I
> start the car, and turn on the A/C, but the other fan (condenser) still
> does not come on. The car does not over-heat now that the A/C fan is
> working, but after a long commute (30 minutes or so) I noticed that
> there were bubbles in the resevior tank....does this mean a head gasket
> problem, or is this related to the condenser fan not coming on? I ran
> the A/C during my commute home, and the engine did not over-heat at
> all. I did flush the radiator before this commute, but I made sure to
> bleed the air out of the radiator, and topped off the fluid level for
> both the radiator and the resevior tank. What are your
> recommendations? Thanks in advance....
>
> --Craig
>



Replace the rad cap (with new OEM!). If that doesn't help, get the head
gasket checked out.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

"celliot75" <craigelliot75@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1156290314.303125.271290@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com:

> Hey Guys,
>
> Thank you for all your help so far. I was able to trace down and found
> the power connection for the A/C fan was disconnected. I check the
> power connection for the condenser fan as well, but everything was
> connected okay for the condenser fan. The A/C fan comes on now when I
> start the car, and turn on the A/C, but the other fan (condenser) still
> does not come on. The car does not over-heat now that the A/C fan is
> working, but after a long commute (30 minutes or so) I noticed that
> there were bubbles in the resevior tank....does this mean a head gasket
> problem, or is this related to the condenser fan not coming on? I ran
> the A/C during my commute home, and the engine did not over-heat at
> all. I did flush the radiator before this commute, but I made sure to
> bleed the air out of the radiator, and topped off the fluid level for
> both the radiator and the resevior tank. What are your
> recommendations? Thanks in advance....
>
> --Craig
>



Replace the rad cap (with new OEM!). If that doesn't help, get the head
gasket checked out.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

"celliot75" <craigelliot75@gmail.com> wrote in
news:1156290314.303125.271290@p79g2000cwp.googlegr oups.com:

> Hey Guys,
>
> Thank you for all your help so far. I was able to trace down and found
> the power connection for the A/C fan was disconnected. I check the
> power connection for the condenser fan as well, but everything was
> connected okay for the condenser fan. The A/C fan comes on now when I
> start the car, and turn on the A/C, but the other fan (condenser) still
> does not come on. The car does not over-heat now that the A/C fan is
> working, but after a long commute (30 minutes or so) I noticed that
> there were bubbles in the resevior tank....does this mean a head gasket
> problem, or is this related to the condenser fan not coming on? I ran
> the A/C during my commute home, and the engine did not over-heat at
> all. I did flush the radiator before this commute, but I made sure to
> bleed the air out of the radiator, and topped off the fluid level for
> both the radiator and the resevior tank. What are your
> recommendations? Thanks in advance....
>
> --Craig
>



Replace the rad cap (with new OEM!). If that doesn't help, get the head
gasket checked out.

--
TeGGeR®

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

celliot75 wrote:
> Hey Guys,
>
> Thank you for all your help so far. I was able to trace down and found
> the power connection for the A/C fan was disconnected. I check the
> power connection for the condenser fan as well, but everything was
> connected okay for the condenser fan. The A/C fan comes on now when I
> start the car, and turn on the A/C, but the other fan (condenser) still
> does not come on. The car does not over-heat now that the A/C fan is
> working, but after a long commute (30 minutes or so) I noticed that
> there were bubbles in the resevior tank....does this mean a head gasket
> problem, or is this related to the condenser fan not coming on?

almost certainly head gasket.

> I ran
> the A/C during my commute home, and the engine did not over-heat at
> all. I did flush the radiator before this commute, but I made sure to
> bleed the air out of the radiator, and topped off the fluid level for
> both the radiator and the resevior tank. What are your
> recommendations? Thanks in advance....

continue to observe for bubbles. if still present after full purge of
system, gasket's gone and needs replacement soonest before damage to
head or block occurs.

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

celliot75 wrote:
> Hey Guys,
>
> Thank you for all your help so far. I was able to trace down and found
> the power connection for the A/C fan was disconnected. I check the
> power connection for the condenser fan as well, but everything was
> connected okay for the condenser fan. The A/C fan comes on now when I
> start the car, and turn on the A/C, but the other fan (condenser) still
> does not come on. The car does not over-heat now that the A/C fan is
> working, but after a long commute (30 minutes or so) I noticed that
> there were bubbles in the resevior tank....does this mean a head gasket
> problem, or is this related to the condenser fan not coming on?

almost certainly head gasket.

> I ran
> the A/C during my commute home, and the engine did not over-heat at
> all. I did flush the radiator before this commute, but I made sure to
> bleed the air out of the radiator, and topped off the fluid level for
> both the radiator and the resevior tank. What are your
> recommendations? Thanks in advance....

continue to observe for bubbles. if still present after full purge of
system, gasket's gone and needs replacement soonest before damage to
head or block occurs.

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

celliot75 wrote:
> Hey Guys,
>
> Thank you for all your help so far. I was able to trace down and found
> the power connection for the A/C fan was disconnected. I check the
> power connection for the condenser fan as well, but everything was
> connected okay for the condenser fan. The A/C fan comes on now when I
> start the car, and turn on the A/C, but the other fan (condenser) still
> does not come on. The car does not over-heat now that the A/C fan is
> working, but after a long commute (30 minutes or so) I noticed that
> there were bubbles in the resevior tank....does this mean a head gasket
> problem, or is this related to the condenser fan not coming on?

almost certainly head gasket.

> I ran
> the A/C during my commute home, and the engine did not over-heat at
> all. I did flush the radiator before this commute, but I made sure to
> bleed the air out of the radiator, and topped off the fluid level for
> both the radiator and the resevior tank. What are your
> recommendations? Thanks in advance....

continue to observe for bubbles. if still present after full purge of
system, gasket's gone and needs replacement soonest before damage to
head or block occurs.

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

celliot75 wrote:
> Hey Guys,
>
> Thank you for all your help so far. I was able to trace down and found
> the power connection for the A/C fan was disconnected. I check the
> power connection for the condenser fan as well, but everything was
> connected okay for the condenser fan. The A/C fan comes on now when I
> start the car, and turn on the A/C, but the other fan (condenser) still
> does not come on. The car does not over-heat now that the A/C fan is
> working, but after a long commute (30 minutes or so) I noticed that
> there were bubbles in the resevior tank....does this mean a head gasket
> problem, or is this related to the condenser fan not coming on?

almost certainly head gasket.

> I ran
> the A/C during my commute home, and the engine did not over-heat at
> all. I did flush the radiator before this commute, but I made sure to
> bleed the air out of the radiator, and topped off the fluid level for
> both the radiator and the resevior tank. What are your
> recommendations? Thanks in advance....

continue to observe for bubbles. if still present after full purge of
system, gasket's gone and needs replacement soonest before damage to
head or block occurs.

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

Hey Guys,

Okay, the same commute as before and there were no bubbles in the
resevior tank. I found the problem with the condenser fan, I hot wired
both fans and found that the motor for the condenser fan is bad. I'm
in the process of replacing the motor for the condenser fan. Before I
left my home this morning, I topped off all the fluids first, but only
the resevior tank needed anti-freeze ( it wasn't totally empty, but was
pretty low). After my commute today ( no bubbles in the resevior
tank), I looked under the hood, and saw the resevior tank was again
low.....this was right after I got out of the car from my 30 minute or
so commute. I'm now waiting for the engine to cool off, to check and
see if I need to add anymore anti-freeze. I will let you know how it
goes, but if you have any other recommendations in the mean time, this
would be much appreciated.

--Craig

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

Hey Guys,

Okay, the same commute as before and there were no bubbles in the
resevior tank. I found the problem with the condenser fan, I hot wired
both fans and found that the motor for the condenser fan is bad. I'm
in the process of replacing the motor for the condenser fan. Before I
left my home this morning, I topped off all the fluids first, but only
the resevior tank needed anti-freeze ( it wasn't totally empty, but was
pretty low). After my commute today ( no bubbles in the resevior
tank), I looked under the hood, and saw the resevior tank was again
low.....this was right after I got out of the car from my 30 minute or
so commute. I'm now waiting for the engine to cool off, to check and
see if I need to add anymore anti-freeze. I will let you know how it
goes, but if you have any other recommendations in the mean time, this
would be much appreciated.

--Craig

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

Hey Guys,

Okay, the same commute as before and there were no bubbles in the
resevior tank. I found the problem with the condenser fan, I hot wired
both fans and found that the motor for the condenser fan is bad. I'm
in the process of replacing the motor for the condenser fan. Before I
left my home this morning, I topped off all the fluids first, but only
the resevior tank needed anti-freeze ( it wasn't totally empty, but was
pretty low). After my commute today ( no bubbles in the resevior
tank), I looked under the hood, and saw the resevior tank was again
low.....this was right after I got out of the car from my 30 minute or
so commute. I'm now waiting for the engine to cool off, to check and
see if I need to add anymore anti-freeze. I will let you know how it
goes, but if you have any other recommendations in the mean time, this
would be much appreciated.

--Craig

Re: 96 Accord Cooling Fan Problem
 

Hey Guys,

Okay, the same commute as before and there were no bubbles in the
resevior tank. I found the problem with the condenser fan, I hot wired
both fans and found that the motor for the condenser fan is bad. I'm
in the process of replacing the motor for the condenser fan. Before I
left my home this morning, I topped off all the fluids first, but only
the resevior tank needed anti-freeze ( it wasn't totally empty, but was
pretty low). After my commute today ( no bubbles in the resevior
tank), I looked under the hood, and saw the resevior tank was again
low.....this was right after I got out of the car from my 30 minute or
so commute. I'm now waiting for the engine to cool off, to check and
see if I need to add anymore anti-freeze. I will let you know how it
goes, but if you have any other recommendations in the mean time, this
would be much appreciated.

--Craig