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Fluence Overheating Electric Fan Issue
Summary of the thread
A 2016 Renault Fluence is experiencing engine overheating due to a non-functional electric fan. The initial suspicion is a faulty cable or plug. A suggestion is made to check the fan motor relay, as a malfunctioning relay could prevent the fan from operating. Further advice includes consulting the owner's manual for relay location and using a multimeter for testing, with a recommendation to seek professional diagnostics if the issue persists.
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ralf_lion1 (community.author)
I hadn't considered the relay. Could you explain where it is and how to test it before I replace anything?
wolfgangbraun1
The relay is usually in the engine compartment's fuse box. Your owner's manual should have a diagram. If you have a multimeter, that’s your best bet for testing it. But honestly, with those symptoms, and knowing Renault electrics... I'd bet it's heading toward a workshop visit. My issue ended up being corroded connectors, which needed professional cleaning. Might be time to brace yourself for a 95€ bill.
ralf_lion1 (community.author)
I'll get professional diagnostics, considering the electrical system. Thanks for the help; your insights guided my next steps. The cost was exactly 95€, as you predicted!
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RENAULT
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FLUENCE
wolfgangbraun1
I drive a Renault Fluence. Overheating is no joke. Before you dive in, have you checked the fan motor relay? It's like a tiny switch that tells the fan motor to kick on. If that relay is busted, the fan won't get the message. Could save you a lot of hassle if it's just that. Let me know what you find!