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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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From: New York
Car: 91 Firebird
Engine: 3.1 V6
Transmission: TH-700-R4
Why dont fans turn on?

I replaced the Fan Motor..Still does not turn on!
I heard it could be a bad Coolant Temp Sensor but wouldent that throw me a "check engine light" ?

What could be the problem?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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Ground the lead, does the fan turn on?
If not, check your fan relay.

It could be your CTS, but you'd run like **** if it was.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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How exactly do I "ground the lead"?
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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From: KY
Car: 87IROC, 740iBMW, 328iBMW, 86GMC
Engine: 5.7, 4.4LV8, 2.8, 6.0
Transmission: Manuals & Auto's
Axle/Gears: 3.27, 3.42
Had a similar problem, replaced the relay, replaced temp switch, still no fans. Checked for voltage to the relay, found bad fuse link. Repaired fuse link, fans worked.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Car: 87-Z r.i.p & 93-Z sold 99s-10
Engine: 305 TPI , 350 LT1, 2.2 4cylinder
Transmission: 700 R4, 4l60, ?
use a wire or something to jump the fan relay if they turn on ....then you relay is bad....i did this personally after i had to repair a broken thermostat bolt when my car started overheating check little stuff first such as relays , fuses and stuff
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