1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass overheating

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Two related problems. The cooling fan does not come on unless I turn on the A/C.

Second: When the temperture gauge gets to a certain temperture (right between 100 and 220) the car will not restart without cooling off. Depending on how hot it is, depends on how soon it will start. Between 1 hour to 4 hours. But the car doesn't seem to be overheated, not lose of antifreeze or bubbling. I think it must be a sensor. Now when I talk about not starting, I mean it does not crank over. Battery is new and all the electrical will work (power windows, etc.), But it won't start until "something" cools down. I know there is a Cooant Temperture Sensor. Could this be the problem. Hard to find an Olds tech now days.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Monday, August 11th, 2008 AT 7:24 PM

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Tiny
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According to year of vehicle and kind of vehicle I suspect your starter motor has failed. Check for 12v at purple wire at starter motor when cranking and if there is power there then repalce the starter motor. If no power there we will go down another avenue. Let me know
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Monday, August 11th, 2008 AT 7:31 PM

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