jarey Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 I have no issues with engine temps while on the move, but if I park/drive up a steep hill the engine temp creeps up, at which point (around 3/4 up the gauge) only the passenger side radiator fan turns on. I've found that I can pop the hood and poke the driver's side fan to get it spinning, but it's not exactly a long term solution. Since the main fan still gets power but just needs a little help to get going, I'm at a loss for what the cause could be (additional resistance in the circuit, bad ground somewhere, etc.). Besides throwing a new fan motor at, any ideas? This is on a 2006 2.5i wagon w/ 5MT, for reference. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru-tech Posted February 11, 2023 Share Posted February 11, 2023 Sounds like the fan motor is shot. If you have to push the fan to get it going, the brushed are probally bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarey Posted February 11, 2023 Author Share Posted February 11, 2023 1 hour ago, subaru-tech said: Sounds like the fan motor is shot. If you have to push the fan to get it going, the brushed are probally bad. Dang, sounds like a trip to Pick-n-Pull is in order. Thanks though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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