Cooling Fan Motor | Shaar’s Cars

Powers the cooling fan to draw air through the radiator.

The cooling fan motor is an electric motor that drives the cooling fan, pulling air through the radiator to cool the engine and prevent overheating.

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Typical part cost

$50–$150🔒

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Typical labor cost

$100–$300🔒

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Typically lasts

80,000–150,000 mi

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Or about

5.0–10.0 years

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DIY difficulty

5/10

If the Cooling Fan Motor is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Engine overheating

Fan not turning on

Poor cooling performance

Electrical short

Blown fuses

Overheating at idle

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Cooling Fan Motor(s)

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Inspect Cooling Fan Motor(s)

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Test Cooling Fan Motor(s)

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