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Engine Overheats – GM vehicles

Engine Overheats No radiator fans on GM vehicles, Chevrolet, Impala, Pontiac, Buick, Cadillac GM uses a pretty nifty technique to control the radiator fans on late model vehicles. The system consists of two fans and three relays. When the powertrain control module (PCM) detects the need for cooling from the engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) at 223 degrees or refrigerant pressure above 190-psi., it provides a ground signal to the low speed fan relay. Power flows to one fan, and the ground for that fan flows to the second fan. … Read More

GM PassKey and PassLock overview

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