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i have a '94 olds ciera and the cooling fan
Sent to Car Experts August 06 05:29 PM

i have a '94 olds ciera and the cooling fan doesn't work. i replaced the sending unit but nothing. i hooked the fan to the battery directly and the fan worked. what gives?

 

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1994 Oldsmobile ciera

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checked all connectors and replaced relay. this car is in NH and i am in mass.i am asking as a favor

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Status:  Closed   Value: $2
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August 6 5:36 PM (6 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
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Hi

You need to check the fan switch and its wiring. The switch is temperature sensitive and I think it is screwed into the radiator.

Geordie

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August 6 6:12 PM (36 minutes and 15 seconds later)
         
Reply to Geordie's Post: hello,
i just called them and they said they changed the temp unit. is this the same as the " relay" ?

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on August 6 2006 at 7:01 PM
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August 7 12:52 PM (18 hours and 40 minutes and 32 seconds later)
         
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No, not unless that is what they meant when they said relay. The thermal switch works on the coolant temperature. They are usually fitted to the radiator.

If they have changed this and it still does not kick in when the engine gets hot then you need to check the wiring to the fan and switch.

Geordie

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