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How much does Cooling Fan Relay Replacement cost in Seattle?

It depends on the type of car you drive and the auto repair shop you go to in Seattle. Our mechanics in Seattle are mobile, which means they don't have the overhead that repair shops have. They provide you convenience by coming to your home or office in Seattle.

Cooling Fan Relay Replacement pricing for various cars

CarsEstimateParts CostLabor CostSavingsAverage Dealer Price
2013 Toyota Highlander$150$55.29$94.997%$162.79
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee$103$7.78$94.9910%$115.28
2007 Ford E-350 Super Duty$137$41.98$94.998%$149.48
2012 Lexus IS350$114$19.22$94.999%$126.72
2010 Audi A6 Quattro$103$7.54$94.9910%$115.04
2010 Jaguar XJ$161$65.98$94.997%$173.48

Cooling Fan Relay Replacement Service

What is the Cooling Fan Relay all about?

Modern vehicles employ electric cooling fans to draw air into the engine compartment, through the radiator, and into the air conditioning condenser. This action removes heat from the coolant in the radiator and pulls heat from the refrigerant in the air conditioning condenser. The electric cooling fan is an electric motor with fan blades attached to it. It turns on when the powertrain control module receives a signal that the temperature of the engine or air conditioning warrants the extra flow of air.

The powertrain control module then sends a signal for the cooling fan relay to supply power to the cooling fan. The fan motor relay performs the action of a switch, sending 12-volt power to the cooling fan and initiating its operation. Once the engine temperature drops below the threshold programmed into the powertrain control module, the cooling fan turns off. In some makes and models, the cooling fan can continue running after the engine has been shut off, or it can turn on while the ignition is off. If the cooling fan relay is faulty, the cooling fan can continue to run unnecessarily, even when the ignition is off and the engine is cold. Conversely, the cooling fan may not run at all causing the engine to overheat. Since the cooling fan plays a factor in air conditioning performance, your air conditioning may not blow cold air.

Keep in mind:

  • The cooling fan can run even with the ignition off. Use caution when working in and around the cooling fan to prevent personal injury.
  • Some vehicles are equipped with two cooling fans, with separate cooling fan relays controlling each one.

How it's done:

  • The Cooling Fan Relay is verified that it needs to be replaced. The main access relay panel is open to access the cooling fan relay.

  • The defective Cooling Fan Relay is removed from the relay box by pulling straight up and out of the connection.

  • The connection is checked for any damage or overheating. The new Cooling Fan Relay is installed by lining up the pins and pressing it into the connection.

  • The Cooling Fan Relay is tested for operation by running the engine or turning on the A/C.

  • The vehicle is tested for proper operation of the Cooling Fan during a road test.

Our recommendation:

The cooling fan relay is meant to last indefinitely, but as with all electrical components, it can fail prematurely. There are no preventative measures you can take against its failure. If your engine temperature rises into the red zone, or if the cooling fan won’t quit operating, have one of our expert technicians diagnose the problem and replace the cooling fan relay if required.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Cooling Fan Relay?

  • Engine temperature runs higher than normal or overheats
  • Air-conditioning does not function
  • Cooling fan continues to run indefinitely

How important is this service?

The electric cooling fan plays an important role to control engine temperature. In a situation where the cooling fan will not turn on, overheating and engine damage can occur. If the cooling fan runs continuously, the fan motor can burn out or electrical drain can deplete your battery. If the cooling fan relay is faulty, have it replaced as soon as possible to prevent additional, expensive repairs.


Recent Cooling Fan Relay Replacement reviews in Seattle

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Enrique

21 years of experience
244 reviews
Enrique
21 years of experience
Again Enrique went out of his way to take care of my car's issues. He is fast and keeps the work space very clean.

Miguel

35 years of experience
258 reviews
Miguel
35 years of experience
More willing to listen this time. Didn't try to over talk me

Tinashe

13 years of experience
644 reviews
Tinashe
13 years of experience
Amazing job Elle

Jason

15 years of experience
344 reviews
Jason
15 years of experience
Timing great humble men

Robert

31 years of experience
641 reviews
Robert
31 years of experience
Very happy with the service. My car needed a couple of small additional pieces of work and once I paid for the parts, Robert installed them for me quickly at no additional charge. Refreshing to work with a mechanic not trying to pile on a bunch of additional work.

Peter

43 years of experience
1321 reviews
Peter
43 years of experience
Was very professional, punctual and is very knowledgeable. He did a great job working on my truck.

Omar

19 years of experience
43 reviews
Omar
19 years of experience
Omar was a very knowledgeable mechanic Andre was on time very professional. He took the time to explain things about my car to me. If I even have any issues with my car I will book him in a heart beat!!!

Robert

37 years of experience
237 reviews
Robert
37 years of experience
He was knowledgeable, professional, and timely with repairing my care.

Justin

16 years of experience
88 reviews
Justin
16 years of experience
Justin is very professional didn't waste any time diagnosing & fixing problems I recommend him & I will be looking forward to doing more business with him

Torrieanto

12 years of experience
632 reviews
Torrieanto
12 years of experience
Excellent service very professional!

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