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Overheating

Tiny
JDTHAJEW
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Friend just purchased the car and driving it home it began to overheat. That's all the information I have. Is it possible the radiator fans have an electric short?
Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 AT 5:04 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

The fans are primarily for when the car is not moving. It will pull air through the radiator to cool it down.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

This could more likely a thermostat or coolant issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

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

Any prior work done?

Roy
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Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 AT 11:22 AM

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