Good Fan replacement?
So I'm looking at replacing my radiator Fan assembly, and it looks like I'll be paying $70-100+ either way, and I'll be using a used OEM engine cooling Fan or a new Fan from an aftermarket brand.
2006 Chrysler Pacifica Replacement Radiator Fans ? CARiD.com The car is a 2006 Pacifica Touring 3.5L V6. My main concern with aftermarket brands is that somewhere I read that they are mostly one speed - while the OEM Fans are two speeds (Hi & Low). They all have 2 fans inside the shroud but I have seen some that just seem to consist of one fan for some reason... Anyway it's my 1st post...please feel free to chime in with any helpful thoughts. Thanks! |
Funny you mentioned this, I was JUST looking at the same fan set for my 2007 4.0L Pacifica. One fan has started to make a "grinding bearing" noise when it kicks on at a certain engine temperature. I'm assuming the only real solution is to replace the fan assembly. Has anyone ever done this fan replacement job themselves on a Pacifica, and how difficult was it?
CARid.com has a good price for my 2007, for an off-brand TYC product priced at $91. RockAuto.com has the same part for $90 and their shipping is a little cheaper, so I may go that route. Plus I can find a 5% off coupon code for Rock Auto, they are always floating around. They have other brands too, all the way up to the Mopar equivalent for $358!!! I like OEM parts when possible, but I can't justify that inflation for my Pacifica with 150k miles on it. Especially for the coin I am dropping to find/fix an leak to the interior... that saga is in another thread! EDIT: I also just found the TYC fan assembly on Amazon (I have Prime, so free shipping) for $95-98 depending on seller, so I may buy there. Either way it'll be right around $100 give or take. |
Originally Posted by scottydl
(Post 93321)
Funny you mentioned this, I was JUST looking at the same fan set for my 2007 4.0L Pacifica. One fan has started to make a "grinding bearing" noise when it kicks on at a certain engine temperature. I'm assuming the only real solution is to replace the fan assembly. Has anyone ever done this fan replacement job themselves on a Pacifica, and how difficult was it?
CARid.com has a good price for my 2007, for an off-brand TYC product priced at $91. RockAuto.com has the same part for $90 and their shipping is a little cheaper, so I may go that route. Plus I can find a 5% off coupon code for Rock Auto, they are always floating around. They have other brands too, all the way up to the Mopar equivalent for $358!!! I like OEM parts when possible, but I can't justify that inflation for my Pacifica with 150k miles on it. Especially for the coin I am dropping to find/fix an leak to the interior... that saga is in another thread! EDIT: I also just found the TYC fan assembly on Amazon (I have Prime, so free shipping) for $95-98 depending on seller, so I may buy there. Either way it'll be right around $100 give or take. |
Originally Posted by Mike_M5
(Post 93328)
Thanks for the reply! Yes the OEM Used Fans in good condition all run 70+ on Ebay. I wouldn't mind paying $20-40 more on a New aftermarket Fan - but as I said someone on another thread kind of scared me away from aftermarket fans as they claimed they only have one speed unlike the OEM's which have 2 speeds (Hi/Low) for cooling your car. He recommended going aftermarket on a radiator if you need one, and always going OEM on the fans themselves.
The solid state radiator fan relay is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) by way of a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal. The relay control circuit supplies a 12 volt signal to the PCM. The PCM then pulses the ground circuit to achieve fan on time.The relay provides a voltage to the fan motors which is proportional to the pulse width it receives from the PCM. The duty cycle ranges from 50% for low speed operation, then ramps-up to 100% for high speed operation. This fan control system provides infinitely variable fan speeds, allowing for improved fan noise, A/C performance, better engine cooling, and additional vehicle power. To control operation of the relay, the PCM looks at inputs from:
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I have a 2005 3.5L that needs a new fan unit. This looks like an OEM piece, and reasonable price...
https://www.am-autoparts.com/Chrysler/Pacifica/radiator-fan-assembly/AM-1195375063/650956.html?gclid=CNSdxcf588sCFUpahgod6AIP7A What do you think? I want to avoid a Chinese piece of crap. |
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