97 V6 - engine cooling fan cut out question

[hooch]

Hi All,

Do any of you know if the engine fan should cut off on switch off?

A couple of times now I've come to the end of a journey and the fan has been running, as soon as I turn the engine off the fan stops... In other cars I've had the fan will run on until it's finished it's work.

Should it run on with the Bongo?

[Simon Jones]

That's normal: the fan(s) switch off with the ignition. It can be a good idea to let the engine tick over for a few minutes after a long run if the fans are still on. It's good practice with the diesel engine to let the turbo slow down while there is still oil pressure so give it a few seconds at least after you've come to a halt. In Japan, a lot of vehicles have turbo timers fitted so the engine continues to run after the ignition key is removed. I believe in the UK these are not legal.

[hooch]

Thanks for update. That's set my mind at ease.