I have the same problem on a 1999 Grand Am SE with the 3.4 engine. I had done test and research. I have found that if you test the relay box, there is no power on either 30 or 85 terminal. There should be power on 30 at all times, and terminal 85 should not have power unless the switch is on. I have tested everything and only the relay panel (or box) fails.
Low coolant? Cooling system airbound? Low coolant? Cooling system airbound?
If there is not bleed valve for the coolant you will have to do it manually. Fill the radiator up and start the car. After it warms up the coolant level will drop, refill it.
If you are talking about the coolant temperature switch that turns the fan on when the coolant reaches the right temperature, then mine it is located in the bottom of the radiator directly under the fan.
On my 99 sunfire it is directly to the back/side of the alternator; very easy to spot
Chances are, you have a leak somewhere. You can check your hoses and cooling system components for leaks, and repair them as needed. You can either do a visual inspection, or do the dye and blacklight test. You may also not be changing your coolant out often enough. In the cooling cycle, coolant will change from liquid to vapor and back, with the inevitable result being that some of it will evaporate over time. Coolant doesn't last forever - it does burn out over time, and will need replacement.
Don't! Most cars have a reservoir for radiator coolant ... add liquid to the reservoir. Opening the radiator cap introduces air into the sealed system ... you don't want air bubbles in the cooling system.
Low coolant? Cooling fan not working? Bad thermostat? Cooling system airbound? Water pump not circulating coolant? Radiator core plugged or restricted? Bad radiator cap?
If your coolant is brown, this means it has LOTS of rust in it. If this is the case, then you need to flush your cooling system and refill it with fresh coolant. Be sure to drain your engine block as well as your radiator, as MANY people neglect to do this. Without draining your engine block, you are basically just changing half your coolant.
The thermostat is closed, I usually prevent this problem by removing a heater hose or other small line that is near the top of the cooling system on the engine and then fill until the coolant is full inside the engine, then replace the hose, top up coolant and test run.
you need to disconnect the upper radiator hose from the block inlet and pour your coolant/h2o directly into the block....reconnect hose then into radiator
The coolant will not protect the cooling system against corrosion.
The cooling fan temp sensor detects the coolant is hot and it will remain on until the coolant cools down, usually in a few minutes. Check the coolant reservoir to be sure the coolant is at the proper level. Must be an import.-Normal.