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emma_tiger57

Corsa Radiator Fan Issue

I'm having a nightmare with my 2008 Vauxhall Corsa, diesel engine. The radiator fan seems defective. The engine's overheating, and the check engine light is on. I've checked the fan, and the blades seem fine. Any ideas what's causing this?

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larssturm10

Oh dear, this sounds familiar! I have a Corsa too. I had the same overheating and check engine light a while back. Have you checked the speed sensor? Turns out, that was causing my radiator fan to fail.

emma_tiger57 (Author)

The speed sensor, eh? Where exactly is that located, and is it a difficult job to replace? Any special tools needed? I'm reasonably handy, but I don't want to make things worse.

larssturm10

Yes, it was the speed sensor for me. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend tackling it yourself unless you're very confident. I ended up taking mine to a workshop. It's a bit fiddly to get to, and you might need some specialized tools. Best to get it checked out by a professional to avoid complications. It should solve the problem.

emma_tiger57 (Author)

Thanks for the advice! I suspected it might be beyond my skillset. I'll book it into a workshop. You were spot on – it was the speed sensor. Cost me about 250€ to get it sorted, but at least my Corsa is back on the road and not overheating!

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