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a temperature sensor that detects when the car reaches a certain temperature before it overheats which kicks on the fan to cool the engine. the fan may not be grounded properly which causes the blowing of fuses to prevent a fire.

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Q: What makes the engine cooling fan operate and what causes it to blow out fuses?
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