Q: Fans not working, and car overheats
The fans are not working, and the car overheats when it's not moving. The air conditioning is not getting cold.
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If your fans are not coming on, that is likely why the vehicle is overheating when still. This may or may not be related to the air conditioning not functioning correctly. I would recommend having a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, diagnose the overheating issue so that the proper repair can be made.
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