Overheating

Tiny
LOLABOWEN
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • 3.6L
  • V8
  • TURBO
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 204,638 MILES
The car overheats in traffic.
Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 AT 8:42 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

It sounds like the cooling fan is not working. That is what keeps the engine cool when you are not moving.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works

I attached a wiring diagram for you. Check the fuses listed for power on both sides.

Roy
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Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 AT 8:51 AM

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