stock is 195 unless changed by a tuned pcm.
== == Cooling fans are designed to start at 235 degrees
Check your grounds, wiring & plugs to start. The grounds on the engine are a good place to start
Start by checking to see if the cooling fans are coming on when it starts getting hot. If they are then you should start by checking: thermostat, temp switch & head gasket.
A temp agency is a good way to start. You may later decide to hire on permenent.
first you need to make sure both of your fans work by doing the following step 1- unplug your collant temp sensor and start your car, if the fans run, then replace coolant temp sensor, step 2- if the fans do not run check the relays that are located in the fuse box under the hood, their are 2 of them, step 3- if relays are good and the fans are not coming on while the coolant temp sensor wire is unplugged and the car is running then you fan motor needs to be replaced
engine cooling fan should not do this - bad temp sensor likely
This sounds like you may just have a bad thermostat. A stuck open thermostat causes the engine coolant to not reach operating temperature- thus the temp gauge will not move and looks like it is bad. Since the computer sees the fact that the engine has been running for a period of time, and the temp is not where it should be, it turns on the radiator fans as a default to prevent overheating- since it does not know what the coolant temp is. This condition is usually accompanied by a check engine light (SES) with code p0128.- TechJK --------------------------------- cooling fans come on as soon as i start the car
it should start at cold
Depending on the environment, how long it has been running, and how is has been ran (city, highway...). If you were to let your LSS idle for about 10-15 minutes, is should be at normal running temp (which is usually between 140-170 Degrees). Dont worry if your temp is slightly higher (worry if you gett past 220 normal running temp). Once you start driving, the engine should cool down or stay around the same temp. If you're driving city, and there's a lot of stop and go, you will notice that the temp will raise. Don't worry. Highway driving will usually cause a lower temp (cooler air basicly blasting around the engine).\ I own a 1996 Oldsmobile LSS with a 3.8L also. But mine is a fine-tuned GranPrix 3.8. There shouldn't be much of a running temp between the two. Let me know if you have any more questions. -James
Probably not. It could be the cooling fans, or the water pump. Does the temp go down to normal when you are going down the hwy? If so, its probably the fans. If the temp gets to 260 the fans should kick on, if not, I would look at the fan circuit, fan module, and fan assembly.
check radiator cooling fans not working. Will turn on automatically when the proper temp is reached. Fans should go on IMMEDIATELY when the A/C is used. Set temp to 65 to test
The engine computer (PCM) operates the fans by opening and closing the ground for the fans. The PCM will command the low speed fan to come on when coolant temp exceeds 221 degrees.The fan should always come on whenever you turn on the A/C no matter the engine temperature.The fan will also operate with the engine off when the engine coolant temp is over 140 degrees.The PCM will ground all 3 engine coolant fan relays when the coolant temp is 235 degrees or the A/C pressure is too high and run the fans on high speed.