Yes it is electric and no it's not supposed to run all the time, have the fan relay switch checked out, it probably needs replaced.
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Test the relay and the temperature sensor.
Thermostat needs to be replaced, it is not opening (most common). Is electric fan on radiator running normally from time to time?
Either your engine is running hot or the fan switch in the radiator has failed or the relay is stuck.
yes they should both be hooked to same sensor
4.5 qts. with a new filter but if you just put in 5 you will be fine. Answer 2: Most of the time 5qts is the proper amount for the ecotec engines.
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Supercharged = 14.6 seconds Chevrolet Cobalt SS (Non Supercharged 2.4L motor) = 15.6 seconds Chevy Cobalt LS Sedan (Auto) = 16.6 seconds
i work fro a Chevy dealer and when your display goes bad it means radio replacement time. if your dash light work and not the radio you will need to replace the radio
Unplug the posative terminal in your trunk by your spare tire, then push the gas about 3-5 time and plug the battery back in. voila!
The temperature switch for the Secendary electric fan is on the radiator. The coolant needs to reach around 190 deg as it is exiting the radiator before the secondary fan will turn on. If the thermostat is stuck in the closed position the engine will overheat, No coolant flowing through the radiator, If it is stuck in the open position then the engine will take a long time to warm up. a stuck thermostat should have no effect on the electric fan working or not. The most common cause of the fan not working is the temperature switch not working.
Do you have the electric and clutch fan. If so, the electric fan only starts on demand, or when the a/c is turned on. The electric fan is controlled by a temp. sensor for the rad. Have the connection checked, and even you can change the temp. sensor.
To drain the radiator when it is time to change the coolant.