Dodge Repair: cooling fan relay, grand caravan sport, dodge grand caravan sport


Question
I have a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport with a 3.3 L engine. My cooling fans are not turning on even when I turn on the air conditioner. I ran two hard wires from the battery to the cooling fans and the fans turned on, so I think it's the relay. If you think it could be something else could you let me know. If not could you tell me where the cooling fan relay is located?

Answer
RADIATOR FAN RELAY
The radiator fan relay is located below the left front headlamp module Radiator Fan Relay The headlamp module must be removed to access the relay.

REMOVAL
Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the left side headlamp bulb from the headlamp housing. Refer to LAMPS - Headlamp Bulb Removal and Installation.
Remove the left headlamp module. Refer to LAMPS - Headlamp Module Removal and Installation.
Remove the cover over the relay.
Disconnect the relay connector Radiator Fan Relay
Carefully drill out the two retaining rivets.
Remove relay from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The relay mounting location is designed to dissipate heat. Ensure the relay is properly attached to prevent relay "thermal" shutdown and relay damage, resulting in possible engine overheating.

For installation, reverse the above procedure using new rivets included with