The 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix cooling fan sensor is located on the front of the engine. The fan sensor can be found just above the thermostat.
The coolant temp sensor is located next to the thermostat housing. The radiator fan relay is located under the aircleaner box, bolted to the "frame rail".
Cooling fans won't stop running in the cold on a grand am gt 2001
It has a coolant temperature sensor next to the thermostat housing. Follow the upper radiator hose to where it meets the engine and you'll see it behind the distributor cap
On a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, the temperature sensor for the radiator cooling fans is typically located near the engine coolant outlet or in the engine block, often near the thermostat housing. This sensor monitors the engine temperature and signals the cooling fans to activate when the temperature reaches a certain threshold. It's important to consult the vehicle's service manual for the exact location and specifications, as there can be variations depending on the engine type.
Right under the thermostat its had to see because exhaust crossover needs to move to loosen it up. You can also remove the upper motor mount bracket to access the sensor using a wrench to remove sensor.
It's under the air intake on the thermostat bellhousing.
you should have your cooling fan checked or temp sensor or relay or check your coolant it might be low or thermostat might be no good it should be one of these
A bad thermostat can cause an overheat. A bad temp sensor can show an overheat when the temperature is normal.
Check the temperature sensor
right underneath the thermostat housing.
The cooling fans on a 2002 Grand Am GT might not be working because of a problem with a fuse. There is also a temperature sensor in the engine that tells the fans when to come on. This sensor may be bad.