The car is overheating and the fans are not working. Replaced temp sensor and fan relays. Could it be bad thermostat?
Aug 12, 2022 at 8:02 PM
Car is overheating and fans not working?
2009 CHEVROLET IMPALA
TODD ANDREWS
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Yes, it could when the engine is overheating do you hear a thumping noise? This is a sure sign the thermostat is stuck closed. Here are two generic guides to help with the thermostat location and how to change it out in the diagrams below:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot
and
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat
Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Aug 13, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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