Noisy radiator fans

[moosepig]

Radiator fans seem to be on almost permanently, even when it's pretty chilly out. Worth getting this looked at, or do these cars run that hot? '04 CV8 with wortec focus pac. It's been doing this for ages but I've never really thought much about it until now. Temperature gauge reads normal (middle of the dial).

I know the fan relay can stick, I've had the fan stay on a few times after the engine is switched off; I think this is a separate issue though. It really spoils the sound of the car when idling, having the radiator fans blasting away, sounds more like a dyson than a car, even with headers etc.

[moosepig]

I turned that off to check - agreed it is also quite loud, but drowned by the rad fans.

[moosepig]

Thanks folks - I think you're right, I went on a hoon this evening with the windows open and the climate control off - no fan noise, despite twisty roads and a lot of right foot

Aren't roads with walls either side very, er, acoustically entertaining?