April 30, 200520 yr 98 outback...when cooling fan comes on it won't shut off and we end up with a dead battery. if i just touch to fuse box under the hood fan shuts off. is it a realy and if so which one. they are numbered 1 to 4.
April 30, 200520 yr It sounds like the relay is sticking. I don't know which one it is but you could try pulling them out one at time to find out which one will kill the fan. Doing this test while the engine and fan is running should keep the relay from dropping out while you check this.
April 30, 200520 yr Author It sounds like the relay is sticking. I don't know which one it is but you could try pulling them out one at time to find out which one will kill the fan. Doing this test while the engine and fan is running should keep the relay from dropping out while you check this. i've done that now but only got to the third one which stop the fan. sound good but before when ever i touched the fuse box lightly the fan stopped so now i need to wait till it's running again to check and be sure i have the right one. i guess the fan doesn't start till the engine is warm enough and needs cooling. thanks for the help.
April 30, 200520 yr On my car (96 Legacy) the different relays are identified on the cover of the fuse box. Not so for your car?
May 2, 200520 yr Your welcome for the help. A sticking relay will be like you describe. Just a slight movement can clear the connection.
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