Archived 2003 Overheating problem

[eschmitz]

Hey all any help here would be greatly appreciated. My 2003 just started overheating. I checked the DTC codes with my Smarty Jr. and It has thrown a code for decreased engine performance due to overheating condition. I changed the thermostat, no difference. The wire that goes through the shrould to the fan is intact and the fan clutch isn't showing obvious signs of being wore out. I did notice that I can't here the fan engage anymore when driving. Is my problem the fan clutch or the signal for it to engage or something else?

 

[BeachinDodge]

When the motor is off and cool, does the mech. fan spin freely?

 

[eschmitz]

got it figured out. It was the clutch fan. It didn't appear obvious but I did some research on here to figure out ways to test the fan clutch. I have installed another run and we're back up and running.



Thanks.