What could be causing the radiator fan to switch on too often on my 2008 Jaguar S-Type?

I have a 2008 Jaguar S-Type 2.7 diesel with 27,000 miles on the clock. Of late it seems to me that the radiator fan operates much too frequently, almost always when the car stops for traffic lights, when...

My Passat diesel's fan stays on after I switch off the engine - is this related to the DPF?

I have a Passat Estate diesel and have read your comments regarding the problems of the DPF. On a couple of occasions recently the engine fan has continued to run after a short journey. Since then I have...

What do you think caused our Citroen C5 to overheat?

Our Citroen C5 overheated and as a result our local garage (who had very recently carried out an oil change etc plus MOT at 50,000 miles) found that the head gasket had blown and the head was distorted....

Cooling system woes on my C-MAX

When I started my car a few days ago I noticed that the radiator fan was running, even on a frosty morning - is this correct? I now have a problem with the thermostat or cooling temp control. The temp...

Radiator fan fault

The electric fan of my car does not switch off after having been driven even very short distances, and sometimes when I have just switched on the ignition and then off without even starting the engine...

Cooling fain failure

The cooling fan in the car has stopped working. I've checked and replaced one fuse, but this has not solved that problem. The car is overheating and I have to keep the interior fan on to try to cool...

Cooling fan not working

My Grand Voyager was overheating, the RAC said that the 2 two cooling fans were not working. Is it likely that it is a switch problem or the whole fan units. would any garage do or a specialist auto electrician?

Hot Focus

I've owned this car for 5 years now and just recently I've noticed a change in my temperature gauge. Last winter, a few minutes into my journey, if I stopped at a traffic light, my gauge would go from...

Cool off...

Engine management light came on recently and I've been quoted £475 for a new cooling fan motor by the main dealer. Is this excessive, bearing in mind they can do it tomorrow and I have a long journey...

Cooling fan operation

I've been driving my 405 GL since its manufacture. It is a model fitted with air-con. Five years ago I was forced to replace the entire engine. Since then I have had problems with the cooling fans. Due...