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heinz_phoenix1

Scenic Overheating Electric Fan Issue

My 2005 Renault Scenic with a gasoline engine is giving me fits! It's got 72910 km on the clock. I'm pretty sure the electric fan is screwed because the engine's overheating like crazy. I suspect a dodgy cable or plug connection. Anyone seen this before?

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julia_koenig1

Overheating on a Scenic can be tricky. Did you check the fan clutch? Is the fan spinning freely when the engine is off? Also, have you ruled out any issues with the coolant level or thermostat?

heinz_phoenix1 (Author)

Good shout! I checked the coolant level; it's fine. I'll check the fan clutch later. But if it's the cable or the plug, I'm not sure where to look first. Any pointers on where they usually fail?

julia_koenig1

Given the age and mileage, a degraded connection is plausible. But tracing electrical faults can be a pain, even for experienced mechanics. Honestly, for 95€, a workshop will quickly diagnose it. I'd probably book it in.

heinz_phoenix1 (Author)

Cheers! I took your advice and booked it into the local garage. Turns out it was a corroded plug connection to the fan motor, just like I thought! They charged me 95€, which is a fair price to have it sorted. Thanks for the tip!

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