Engine overheating, help!!!
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From: Pflugerville, Texas
Car: 92 Heritage Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: auto
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Limited Slip
Engine overheating, help!!!
My engine started heating alittle bit last week (up to about 210 with a 180 thermostat)
I finally noticed that one of the fans is not working. Is it electrical or is there a seperate relay/fuse for this?
Also, since I lowered my thermostat from 195 to 180, someone told me I have to change the fan switch relay to match the new 180 thermostat? Is this true?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Manny
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92 Bright Red z28, 350, 47k miles, pw, pl, power mirrors, power drivers seat, rear defroster, limited slip performance axle, 4 wheel discs, red leather interior and the Heritage Package!!
I finally noticed that one of the fans is not working. Is it electrical or is there a seperate relay/fuse for this?
Also, since I lowered my thermostat from 195 to 180, someone told me I have to change the fan switch relay to match the new 180 thermostat? Is this true?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
Manny
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92 Bright Red z28, 350, 47k miles, pw, pl, power mirrors, power drivers seat, rear defroster, limited slip performance axle, 4 wheel discs, red leather interior and the Heritage Package!!
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Manny,
The ECM controls the operation of the primary cooling fan and depends on the CTS for an accurate reading of the engine temperature. The typical turn-on point is 223°F coolant temperature. The secondary fan is operated by a separate temperature sensing switch in the right cylinder head. IIRC, the setpoint of this sensor is around 234°F. If the fans don't operate at the same time, it's becasue it is designed that way.
You can install a separate fan control, reprogram the ECM PROM to run the fan at a lower temperature, or replace the secondary fan temperature sensor with a lower setpoint unit. The separate fan control is fairly easy, and can cost as little as $40.00.
If one of the fans doesn't operate at all, you either have a control problem or the engine never gets warm enough to start the second fan.
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Later,
Vader
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"Let the bodies hit the floor!"
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The ECM controls the operation of the primary cooling fan and depends on the CTS for an accurate reading of the engine temperature. The typical turn-on point is 223°F coolant temperature. The secondary fan is operated by a separate temperature sensing switch in the right cylinder head. IIRC, the setpoint of this sensor is around 234°F. If the fans don't operate at the same time, it's becasue it is designed that way.
You can install a separate fan control, reprogram the ECM PROM to run the fan at a lower temperature, or replace the secondary fan temperature sensor with a lower setpoint unit. The separate fan control is fairly easy, and can cost as little as $40.00.
If one of the fans doesn't operate at all, you either have a control problem or the engine never gets warm enough to start the second fan.
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Later,
Vader
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"Let the bodies hit the floor!"
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