© DenLorsTools.com Summary: This auto repair blog consists of questions from a Jeep Grand Cherokee owner and answers on possible causes of over-heating and a CEL (Check Engine Light). The Jeep owner has a CEL that came on after his vehicle overheated. With no obvious leaks he asks advice.
Access for the fan control module can be gained from behind the headlight.
© DenLorsTools.com Summary: This auto repair blog covers overheating problems with Jeep Grand Cherokees ranging from 1999 to 2004. The cooling fan module location is shown. The cooling fan module is a common problem that can cause the radiator cooling fan not to work. Time saving suggestion to allow much easier access to the cooling fan control module for replacement. Questions and answers for this and other overheating issues covered in comment section.
Chrysler 300 with only 37,000 miles overheated & towed in
What would cause two cooling fan motors to be out at the same time? One possibility is that they didn’t fail at the same time, one failed and the car was still able to be driven until the other failed also. But two fan motors failing on a car that only has 37,000 miles didn’t make sense either. Obviously power and ground supply was first checked with a power probe to verify the motors were getting the correct input to allow them to run. Once the fan motors were replaced, a terrible ticking noise was heard. More pictures below: