Q: 2011 edge cooling fans come on then goes back off every 7 mins

asked by on August 22, 2017

The cooling fans come on for about 2 seconds then goes off. This happens about every 7 to 10 mins. The car will get hot if I idle for a long time . Does not get hot as long as you drive it. Only when u stop. Have replaced the cooling fans 3 times. Stumped now all fuses good.

My car has 133567 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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