Engine overheating

Tiny
MARCO HERRERA
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  • 1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 66,000 MILES
The test analyzer says to replace the cooling fan motor relay, but there are three, should I replace the three?
Saturday, May 11th, 2019 AT 12:13 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

What tells you to replace the relay?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

What code did you see for this?

Does the cooling fan work at all?

I attached a wiring diagram for you to view. Test for power to the relay on the red wires first to be sure there is power available.

Roy
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Saturday, May 11th, 2019 AT 12:47 PM

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