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Pontiac Grand Am 2003 2.2L engine. Why do radiator fans work when I turn on AC?

I checked fuse & relay cluster box it's not getting any voltage to the relays.

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One fan is controlled by the ac controller then other is controlled by the temp sensor and the computer

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It may have a thermostat to send power to the relays. Try it with the engine warm.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 01, 2008

SOURCE: ac not working

I had the same problem with the over temp sensor on the compressor. I had it repaired at the dealer for $200.00 plus. I just had the same problem reoccur. This time I bypassed the switch myself.

There is a small wire harness that runs from the compressor above the radiator, inside there are three wires. After determining which ones to jump " two smaller gage blue" the AC system works fine in all modes.

Thanks "Guset"

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SOURCE: 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT horn not working

check the wires to the clip on the horn they rust and then there no connection

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  • Posted on Feb 27, 2012

SOURCE: Where is the radiator cooling fan relay on a 2006 Sonata 3.3L?

The relay in engine compartment fuse box.
For its exact location and wiring diagram,click the link below:----Hyundai Sonata cooling fan not working http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/02/hyundai-sonata-cooling-fan-not-working.html
---------------This will help.Thanks.

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  • Posted on Mar 28, 2012

SOURCE: location of thermostat on 2008 pontiac g5

The thermostat is at the back near the transmission,just to let you know the water pump you have may be the one that has the plastic propellor they known to always fail.

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  • Posted on Jul 19, 2012

SOURCE: Radiator fans not working on a 99 dodge Grand Caravan

Hi there:
The engine coolant temperature sensor is a variable resistor with a range of -40 degrees F-265 degrees F (-5 degrees C-129 degrees C).


The engine coolant temperature sensor provides an input voltage to the PCM. As the coolant temperature varies, the sensor resistance changes resulting in a different input voltage to the PCM.


When the engine is cold, the PCM will demand slightly richer air/fuel mixtures and higher idle speeds until normal operating temperatures are reached.


The engine coolant temperature sensor is also utilized for control of the cooling fan.


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Fig. 1: Engine coolant temperature sensor location - 3.3L and 3.8L engines



Check this test procedure:

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Detach the coolant temperature sensor electrical connector.
  3. Using a DVOM set to the ohms scale, connect one lead to terminal A and the other lead to terminal B of the coolant temperature sensor connector.
  1. With the engine at normal operating temperature, approximaterly 200 degrees F (93 degrees C), the ohmmeter should read approximately 700-1000 ohms.
  2. With the engine at room temperature, approximately 70 degrees F (21 degrees C), the ohmmeter should read approximately 7000-13,000 ohms.
  3. If not within specifications, replace the engine coolant temperature sensor.
  4. Test the resistance of the wiring harness between PCM terminal 26 and the sensor wiring harness connector. Also check for continuity between PCM connector terminal 43 and the sensor wiring harness connector. If the resistance measures greater than 1 ohm, repair the wiring harness as necessary.


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The switch is a real common failure.

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