1994 Holden Apollo thermostat

GIRAFFIE79

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1994 HOLDEN APOLLO
2.2L
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
180,198 MILES

Hi my car is starting to over heat and the fans don't kick in until you unplug it. We replaced the coolant sensor and still have problems. We would prefer trying to fix it ourselves before sending it to an auto electrician. Thank you

Saturday, August 16th, 2014 AT 12:41 AM

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WRENCHTECH

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If the fan comes on when the CTS is unplugged, that means the circuit is working and the computer has control. Running hotter in traffic or idle situations is normal. The fans generally aren't programmed to come on until 225 degrees or higher.

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Saturday, August 16th, 2014 AT 2:38 AM

GIRAFFIE79

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Hi but its never done it before the temperature gauge doesnt normally move whether in traffic or idling or with the air con on, it normally sits half way between cold and half now it sits on half

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Saturday, August 16th, 2014 AT 4:03 PM

WRENCHTECH

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If the AC is on, the fan would be running anyway. Make sure the coolant level is full and you have no air pockets in the system. The car is not sold in the US so I can't look at the wiring diagram.

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Saturday, August 16th, 2014 AT 4:06 PM