2000 Pontiac Grand Am running hot

2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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REGINA21
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My car is still running hot, eventhough I got a new thermostat put in and fan don't work unless air conditioner on..I had some seal stuff put in for the head gasket also
Mar 17, 2009 at 5:24 PM
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[quote:1764f37e05="regina21"]Interior problem
2000 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic 150000 miles

My car is still running hot, eventhough I got a new thermostat put in and fan don't work unless air conditioner on..I had some seal stuff put in for the head gasket also[/quote:1764f37e05]


Hi Regina,

The fan that is coming on only when the A/C is on is the Condensor fan. There should be a second fan that comes on when the engine reaches a certain temp.

Is engine light on? if so have codes pulled at your local auto parts store.

Check the relays located in the under hood fuse box.

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Mar 17, 2009 at 5:35 PM
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