94 intrepid radiator fan fuse keeps blowing

i just picked up a 94 intrepid (granny car) with 57,000 mi. the fuse for the radiator fans blows after the fans run for aprox. 1 min., i have replaced both fan relays just for good measure, anyone ever have this happen? any input where to look next? HILDYS23T:frown:

Are both fans running? one may be bad and shorting causing the fuse to blow, also check the ground connection to the fans if both do work, may be loose or corroded.

i just picked up a 94 intrepid (granny car) with 57,000 mi. the fuse for the radiator fans blows after the fans run for aprox. 1 min., i have replaced both fan relays just for good measure, anyone ever have this happen? any input where to look next? HILDYS23T:frown:


I was thinking along the lines if both are running...some cars use one initially to start cooling...and if necessary, the 2nd fan starts running for additional cooling if it reached a certain temperature.

I might try unplugging the 2nd fan when the car isnt running, then start it and watch that one run and see if it pops the fuse. If it doesnt, it could be the 2nd fan is BINDING or dead and pops the fuse when it starts! It might just need a little lubricant...to get it loose again. It could be the motor is just had enough and going out and should be replaced. Yes, I've had binding fans before and car overheated...but it never popped a fuse! Could be a short in a wire touching metal somewhere too!

Hope that helps...:wink: