1G: Rad fan wont turn on

[TeeM403]

So my rad fan wont come on i went to the local Junkyard and got a new 1 that looked fine. My old 1 was stiff and it looked like it was toast, really thought a new 1 would solve the problem but can having no coolant in the car affect it not turning on. Or is it most likely the switch or fuses.

[weebz1]

Why is there no coolant?

[goldbomb79]

Yes it will affect it. If its a 1g, there's a temp switch on the bottom of the radiator under the fan. (passenger side) the passenger fan won't come on until the radiator coolant is up to a certain temp. Push the a/c button in the car, and turn the air on to the first setting. Does the fan come on then?

[Mischif]

There is a rad fan relay in the fuse box by the passenger strut tower. If its bad the fan wont kick on. There is a way to test it, you ground one pin and then jump another pin to a 12volt power source, if you hear a click its good, no click its bad. Can't remember which pins you use to do this check tho.

[TeeM403]

im ressurecting it after sitting for almost 2 years. not sure why there is no coolant but the coolant lights on on the dash and no it doesnt come on when i turn the a/c on. the a/c does though its the only way to keep it cool right now.