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1996 Trans Am WS6 overheating, fans only work on AC

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Old 07-29-2013, 09:41 PM
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I have a 96 WS6 and I've checked the relay and fuse for the cooling fans. I have the larger fan only, and it only works when I leave the AC on. Any suggestions? I was thinking of wiring up a switch to control them manually. I have searched but have not come up with anything.
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Is your coolant temp gauge working? Could be a bad temp sensor. How hot is it running?
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Also they make a kit you can buy at most parts stores to create a standalone fan setup. You stick a sensor/switch between the fins in the radiator and wire in a relay for it to come on at a certain temp. It's around $20-30 and much better solution than a switch which you may forget to flip on.
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Is your coolant temp gauge working? Could be a bad temp sensor. How hot is it running?
The gauge seems to be working, it usually stayed at 160* before and now its between 210 and the redline (265?). I thought maybe a temp sensor but wasn't sure.
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I'll try the temp sensor tomorrow or Wednesday, would that be located on the block?



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