My 2002 TF 135 started overheating while driving in stop-start city traffic yesterday, a warm 27deg here in Adelaide. This hasn't been an issue previously.
Temp gauge got to just above the ¾ mark but returned to normal range once we were in clear air and moving. Temp also went high again climbing windy hills roads but dropped quickly on more level terrain.
No coolant loss and inspection of the dip stick and filler cap shows nice clear oil, no mayo.
I'm suspecting the radiator cooling fan may not be working? Checked the fuse and all OK there. The engine bay fan ran for a while after stopping with engine off.
Is there a simple way of checking if the radiator fan is functioning correctly? Help please.
Possibly just coincidental, but a couple of weeks ago the expansion tank cap 'blew' with the associated spectacle of heaps of steam and about 1 litre of coolant loss. A new (genuine) cap appears to have solved that issue.
 

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