1998 Pontiac Sunfire getting hot still

1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
270,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZIPRHEAD
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I also checked to see if the fan was kicking on when I unplug the coolant temp. sensor and turn on the key but it did not kick on at all. It does when I run a jumper wire to it though.
May 19, 2010 at 12:11 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If the fans are not pulling in at temp, replace the sensor, you have proved that the fans are ok.

mark (mhpautos)
May 19, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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