radiator cooling fans not working

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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GABE1
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Cooling fan operation 1999 Pontiac Grand Am V6 3.4 L engine. I would like to know how are the radiator cooling fans supposed to work. What temp are the supposed to come on and what speed (low,high) etc. Any Info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Nov 30, 2011 at 3:00 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When the engine reaches a certain temp (based on the temp sensor), the sensor send a signal to the PCM which sends power to the fan relay. THe relay then powers the motor.
Nov 30, 2011 at 3:04 AM
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Nov 30, 2011 at 3:53 AM
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