Cooling fans

Tiny
LARRY007
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  • 2001 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 130,000 miles

My fans only come on when the ac is on?
Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 4:57 AM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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This sounds like the engine coolant temperature sensor that is not working right here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing it out and the location for your car (below)

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
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Sunday, April 11th, 2010 AT 7:43 AM
Tiny
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Thanks you for the info I changed out the sensor now the fans come on just fine thanks for your help I love this site.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010 AT 2:50 AM
Tiny
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

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Monday, April 12th, 2010 AT 7:02 AM

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