How to test the Cooling Fan Assembly thermal switch and relay on 1988 Volvo 245?

This applies to 1984 and later models with a turbo intercooler or air conditioner. A thermal switch in the lower radiator hose and a relay in the wiring circuit can be tested by bridging the switch terminals. The switch's operation can be checked by warming and cooling it in a test lamp circuit.

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1988 Volvo 245 Fan Blade Part Number: 1274042
$109.30 MSRP: $129.04
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- Other Name: Fan; Cooling Fan Assembly; Fan Blade
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 1274042
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1988 Volvo 245 Submodels:
- Base, DL, GL | 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.4 L DIESEL
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1988 Volvo 245 Blade Part Number: 463820
$135.48 MSRP: $159.96
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Fan; Cooling Fan Assembly; Blade
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 463820
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volvo's factory warranty.
Fits the following 1988 Volvo 245 Submodels:
- Base, DL, GL | 4 Cyl 2.1 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS

1988 Volvo 245 Cooling Fan Assembly Parts and Q&A

Q: How to test the Cooling Fan Assembly thermal switch and relay on 1988 Volvo 245?
A: This applies to 1984 and later models with a turbo intercooler or air conditioner. A thermal switch in the lower radiator hose and a relay in the wiring circuit can be tested by bridging the switch terminals. The switch's operation can be checked by warming and cooling it in a test lamp circuit.