After the car is warmed up, if you let it idle for 5-10 minutes it will get hot. The cooling fans are not turning on. Also when I turn the AC on they stay off. Is this most likly the Fan relays in the fuse box are bad?

Car: 97 Monte Carlo 3.1L

 

I've had that problem on my other car (94 beretta)and yes it was a relay,but mine was on the firewall.I know the monte's are differnt so it probably is in the fuse box,I'm sure that someone else on here can tell you exactly where it is.

 

I would pick up a used relay at the junk yard and that should clear it up. Write down all the info listed on the relay itself. You might be able to pull one from a similar car like a Lumina or a Cavalier.

 

Well i got two new relays and they still do not come on? is there a fuse for the fans?

 

The next step I would take would be to check for continuity and see if the fan is getting power to it. Maybe a connector is disconnected.

 

everything is connected.

 

How is the continuity? Did you check with a test light?

 

no, how do I do this?

 

First get a test light. They cost about 2-5 bucks for all you'll need. Find the wiring for the cooling fan. Connect the alligator clip to a ground and plug the pin end into the various connectors for the fan to see if you are getting power. When you stop getting power is where the problem occurs.

 

could it be a $15.00 temperature sensor ? that controls the temp gage and the fan .