LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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I have a 95 lt1 camaro 6 spd. I just installed a 97 long block in it due to a head gasket blowing and the engine vapor locking.

The problem i am having is that the fans wont come on at any temperature. I have searched every site and still have not found the problem.

The fans will only turn on when i:
Jumper the 5 and 6 pin on the dlc,
Directly connect the fans to a 12 volt source,
Pull the harness from the sensor on the water pump to trigger a ses light which activates both fans.

I have checked all fuses, and tested all relays.
One thing that i have noticed is that the wire that connects to the sensor has a piece of insulation missing but is not cut. Could this cause interference or a false ohm reading by the pcm?
I am really stumped on this one. Please help
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Anyone?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Can you get them to turn on with direct 12v? If no, bad fans.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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Yes, i have already done that. All of the ways that i got the fas to turn on is in the original post. With addition to this one.
I just reprogrammed the comp for a 160 stat. The fans now come on when the gauge on the dash reads a little over 210 degrees. the car runs now but at an unusual 210+. I'm not sure why the fas are coming on so late. its almost as if the temp on the block is 40 degrees hotter than the temp at the water pump. Could this be and if so , what would cause this?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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r u sure its a 160 stat?
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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Yes, if you look into the hole in the middle on most stats, the temps are engraved.
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 04:51 PM
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Manual fan switch is out of the question I take it?
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