radiator cooling fans not working

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
170,000 MILES
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GABE1
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Cooling fan operation 1999 Pontiac Grand Am V6 3.4 L engine. I would like to know how are the radiator cooling fans supposed to work. What temp are the supposed to come on and what speed (low,high) etc. Any Info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Nov 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When the engine reaches a certain temp (based on the temp sensor), the sensor send a signal to the PCM which sends power to the fan relay. THe relay then powers the motor.
Nov 29, 2011 at 7:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Outstanding Joe-you have a Happy Holiday's couldn't explain it any better-Hope you had a wonderful Gobble Gobble Day-Mine when fine, but 10kids are MIA's-See you later at Yahoo
Nov 29, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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