andyi

hi, i purchased a Focus 2001 2.0 ghia about 8 weeks ago.

everything was going well untill a few days ago when i noticed that the cooling fans were staying on constantly.
both fans run at the same time and i have to unplug them everytime i leave the car, and plug them back in when i drive off.
as soon as i plug them in, even without the key in the ignition the fans come on.

there is a brass type fan switch but this zip tied to the side of the battery tray and has been ever since i have had the car.

i went to ford who sold me the wrong fan resistor. the wires on mine are soldered not a plug and had a 2 screw fixing system, so took that back.

so, does this sound like it is a problem with the resistor, the relay, or is there something else that turns the fans on/off.

i have heard about the aircon situation where it has to be off. im very sure mine is turned off.

all comments are much appretiated

CBenno

Try unplugging the plug on the aircon dryer and bypass he terminals in the plug with the wires on with a wire and see if that helps

andyi

turns out it was the relay