1999 Pontiac Grand Am Overheats

Tiny
AMMURPHY
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  • 1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 166,000 MILES
WHy my car overheats while running, changes water pump, thermaste, temperture sensor, and had coolant flush.
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 AT 6:15 PM

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Tiny
JMALECKI
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  • 118 POSTS
Hello
Check to see if the electric cooling fan is coming on when engine gets hot, about 210 degrees. If not check the fan motor to see if it is getting power if so you have a bad motor if not possibly a bad relay.
John
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Sunday, August 16th, 2009 AT 5:19 PM

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