S4s cooling fans

[kww1958]

Hi

Im the new owner of a S4s, the car is running great, temp gauge normal but i have not heard the fans working even when the engine has been switched off and there seems to be a little gurgling has the engine is switched off

I have looked at the Lotus technical manual which mentions up to 20 min fan operation after switch of on the V8 models

Should the fans come on on my 4 cylinder S4s ? Not sure if I have a problem or not any advise appreciated

 

[ramjet]

Welcome to TLF Keith.

 

You should duck over to the Introductions section and say hi in there as well.

 

I know that my S4 fans do not come on when I stop my car. If you wish to test whether your fans work, there are two simple ways. If you turn the aircon on, the fans should switch in quite soon after. If you start the car up and just let it idle standing still, hopefully the car will get warm enough for the fans to cut in once the temp reaches about 95 degrees (I think).

 

However, if your temp is staying in range and everything is fine, don't worry and just drive.

[mr.oogieboogie]

You can always jack up the car put it onaxle stands and see if you can spin the fans this will give you an indication if they are sieze

[Zolder]

Your gauge might be inaccurate (ours reads about 10 degrees low). When our fans do come on, as soon as I turn the ignition off so do the fans.

[philip600]

Hi, as Rich has said the fans do not run with the ignition turned off. Just start the car & leave her idling & they should come on with gauge reading about 90 although the dash gauge reading can be out so Freescan or Espritmon programs are useful to double check as this displays the engine temp reading, or as Michael has said with the engine running turn on the aircon & they should start up quite quickly. You'll definitely be able to hear then when they start up.

Phil.

[kww1958]

Guys thanks for the advise 

will give it a go in next couple of days hopefully all is well 

will keep you posted