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Spin overheating issue

Help! My 2014 Chevrolet Spin with a gasoline engine is acting up. The engine is overheating, and the check engine light is on. Could this be related to a defective radiator fan? I'm not sure where to start looking!

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A 2014 Chevrolet Spin is experiencing engine overheating and a check engine light issue. The problem may be linked to a defective radiator fan, potentially caused by a faulty thermal switch or a blown fuse. Initial suggestions include checking the fuse and considering the thermal switch as a possible culprit. Ultimately, a mechanic identified a defective speed sensor as the cause, leading to a repair.

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willifire1

Sounds frustrating! Overheating and a check engine light are never fun. It could very well be the radiator fan. Is the fan running at all when the engine gets hot? It might be a faulty thermal switch or even a simple blown fuse. Like a light switch, sometimes it just breaks.

thomassilver3 (community.author)

Thanks for the quick reply! How would I check the thermal switch or the fuse? I'm not really a car expert, so any guidance would be appreciated!

willifire1

No worries! Checking the fuse is the easiest - look in your owner's manual for the fuse box location and the radiator fan fuse. If it's blown, replace it. If it keeps blowing, or the fuse is fine, the thermal switch might be the culprit. Honestly, that's a bit trickier to test without the right tools. Maybe time to visit a workshop, before things escalate further.

thomassilver3 (community.author)

Alright, I appreciate the advice! I took it to a mechanic, and you were right – it was a defective speed sensor causing the fan not to work properly. The repair cost 250€. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!

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CHEVROLET

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SPIN