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Pontiac Grand Am SE: 1999 Pontiac GrandAM 3.4L - Cooling fans

 
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1999 Pontiac GrandAM 3.4L - Cooling fans don't come on when coolant temp is around 150 degrees, also don't come on with a/c on. A/C doesn't produce cold air. Removed connector from coolant temp sensor and cooling fans come on. Opened cap on relays for hi and low and tripped relay and the fans come on. What could be a probable cause?

 

Country: United States
Make: Pontiac
Model: Grand Am SE
Year: 1999
Engine: 3.4L

Submitted: 521 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Pontiac
Value: $18
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Expert:  SuperDave replied 521 days and 10 hours ago.

if the a/c compressor does not come on the fans won't either.you have a bad coolant temp sensor

Customer replied 521 days and 10 hours ago.

I'm sorry I meant to mention I just replaced the coolant temp sensor and the fans still don't come on.do I need to disconnect the battery for a length of time?

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Expert:  SuperDave replied 521 days and 10 hours ago.

the engine should be above 190 degrees to turn on the fans

Customer replied 521 days and 10 hours ago.

Temp was about 250 according to gauge on dash.

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Expert:  SuperDave replied 521 days and 9 hours ago.

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Customer replied 521 days and 8 hours ago.

So if I get to step 7 and the test light illuminates it says go to engine controls for further diagnostics. Does this mean it is the ecm?

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Expert:  SuperDave replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

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Customer replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

Would I need a specific scan tool to do this with?

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Expert:  SuperDave replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

the testing in the flow chart is what a mechanic at a dealership would use.a special scan tool is required.

Customer replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

Ok. Just checking. I appreciate the info.

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Expert:  SuperDave replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

no problem

Customer replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

Ok I guess just one last thing, do you have something showing all of the DTC'S? and if not can if be found on the net?

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Expert:  SuperDave replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

you can go here:

http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/

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Customer replied 521 days and 7 hours ago.

Thanks!

 
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