cooling fan

[peanutcrusher]

I notice this the other day I had been for a bit of a drive all seems fine parked up and left the van for a bit, I came back to it about put my key in the ignition and turn it to the pre-start position and the fan under the car kicked in but the temp did not seem to be much higher than normal it normally sits around the one quarter or just over, my question is does it sound like all temperature system is working fine and the fan is kicking in when it should or does it sound like there is a problem looming.

[francophile1947]

How long did you leave it? If only a few minutes, heat would build up in the engine compartment and the scavenger fan cut in.

[Doone]

If only a few minutes, heat would build up in the engine compartment and the scavenger fan cut in.

Yes ours does that and it is absolutely fine (now ). It's designed to 'scavenge' for excess heat, and this can build up in the situation you describe. But it shouldn't be running frequently, as that would suggest frequent excess heat build up (or a faulty fan), and may indicate a problem.

[peanutcrusher]

thanks for answering this one for me, i feel better knowing the cooling system is working all fine.