condenser fan problem

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
106,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHICO2LOCO4U
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to whom it may concern,
I have a 2006 pontiac gran prix and lately is being using too much coolant. I found out that the condenser fan was not coming on at all even when the temp was a little more than half way and the vehicle has been idling. the only thing that makes the fan consenser motor turn on is by running the fan control on my ac pannel. what could be wrong with my car. any feed back on how I can correct this is appreciated. than you for your time.
Apr 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM
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JDL
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What is the actual temp reading? The low speed radiator fan comes on around 212f, the highspeed fan around 220f. Around 260f, a hot coolant lite will illuminate. Could have issue with coolant temp sensor?

Do you have radiator cap and coolant recovery reservoir? If it gets too hot, it will pop the cap and the reservoir will fill up in a hurry.
Apr 3, 2011 at 6:02 PM