If the radiator fan on your 2001 Dodge Caravan stops working, it probably means you need to change the radiator fan relay. The radiator fan relay on your 2001 Dodge Caravan is responsible for cooling your radiator and, ultimately, keeping it from overheating. The relay itself is similar to a fuse. The replacement of the radiator fuse relay is easy and does not take much time to complete.
Open the hood of your 2001 Dodge Caravan and remove the negative battery cable before starting work.
Locate the wires leading from your Caravan's radiator fan motor. The fan is located just behind the radiator and the wires are attached on the left hand side.Trace these wires with your fingers moving away from the radiator fan. The relay is mounted on the frame near the left headlight, or to the bottom and left of the radiator.
Disconnect the relay electrical connector. You won't have a lot of room to work with. However, if you jiggle it slightly back and forth in a forward motion the connector should come loose without too much trouble.
Remove the rivet holding the relay to the frame with the socket set.
Place new relay into place and replace the rivet using the socket set. Re-connect the electric connector to your Caravan's fan relay
Re-connect the negative battery cable.
Start your Dodge Caravan and allow it to run for a few minutes until you hear and see the radiator fan turn on. It may take a few minutes for the fan to engage, as it typically runs in cycles.
