What causes my cooling system to run warm?

Tiny
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  • 1996 BUICK ROADMASTER
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Coolant check=ok
rad. Check cold ==ok
idler for water pump=ok
right fan works. Lowers temp. Some
left fan never starts.
heater core changed
thermostat changed
hoses ok
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 AT 4:19 PM

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Tiny
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Are you saying the engine overheats? How hot does it get in degrees F? Do you have coolant flow through the system?
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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The primary fan should come on at 225 degrees F. The secondary fan should come on at 232 degrees F. The fans can also come on with the ac.
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Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 AT 5:13 PM

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