Diagnostic Aids

If cooling fan operates normally but an overheating condition exists, check coolant temperature sensor temperature-to-resistance value. See CODE 14 chart in appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in this section. Replace coolant temperature sensor if mis-scaled or out of calibration. If coolant temperature sensor is okay, check for basic cooling system problem.

Fig 1: Chart C-12C Schematic (3.3L "A" Body) Cooling Fan Circuit Diagnosis (Cooling Fan On At All Times)

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Fig 2: Chart C-12C Flow Chart (3 Of 3)(3.3L "A" Body) Cooling Fan Circuit Diagnosis (Cooling Fan On At All Times)

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