Why does my fan still run after I turn my car off?

Why does my fan still run after I turn my car off?

It’s normal for some vehicles to have a fan run for a few minutes after the car is shut off, generally to keep the engine cool. However, if the fan is running for an extended period, the fan itself can become damaged due to overuse. It’s possible you may have a module or relay failing in your car.

How long will a fan run off a car battery?

A car battery will power a typical household fan on high speed between 2.5 and 6 hours and still be able to start the car.

How long does a battery fan last?

A Battery-Operated Table Fan That Can Last 214 Hours On A Single Set Of Batteries.

How long can a 12v battery run a TV?

A 100 amp-hour AGM deep-cycle battery with a power inverter can power a large 150-watt TV for 6.1 hours, a medium 50-watt TV for 20 hours, or a small 20-watt TV for about 56 hours until the battery is fully discharged.

Why is my car fan always running and draining the battery?

SHould even be labeled in the handbook shown with all the other under bonnet fuses. Taking it out will prevent the battery going flat while the car is parked, but be sure to put it in before you set off, as getting stuck in trafic or anytime the engine is running and you arent moving through the air will have you overheat and damage the engine.

Can a car fan still run after the engine is turned off?

Then you notice the engine cooling fan is still running even though the car is turned off. It is ok for the engine cooling fan to keep running for a few minutes after turning off the car. Your car fan will run for a few minutes after you turn off the car then turn off. This is normal in many vehicles, such as BMW or Mercedes-Benz.

How can I Stop my Fan from draining my battery?

In the short term you could just remove the fuse to the fan to stop the battery draining but keep a very close eye on the temp gauge as there is a high risk of overheating without the fan.

What drains a car battery while it is off?

So you ask yourself, what drains a car battery while it is off? Most common reasons why your battery drains is because you left your headlights overnight, clock, radio, and security alarm that runs after your car is turned off, bad charging, defective alternator diode, and old battery.

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