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I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana, the problem i'm having is the radiator fans always work, i have replaced the thermostat, fan relay and coolant with no luck. I was told it was the coolant relay but i can't find the location of the relay on the vehicle.


Are there any codes? Is the

Are there any codes?

Is the Montana overheating or runnin hotter than normal?

There are three relays and they are all inside the fuse relay box near the battery. The inside of the box cover is labeled, so you can see where the relays are.

That van along with a number

That van along with a number of GMs finest had problems with an intake leak. Many said there were only two kinds. Those that are leaking and those that have just been replaced.

Old post. Never got any

Old post. Never got any response from the customer on this one.

should have checked the

should have checked the coolant sensor located below the throttle valve (the side where the throttle cables connect). it have two wires running to it and is used to turn the fans on or off. (can become corroded and allow the fans to run when they aren't supposed to).

There is no coolant relay.

There is no coolant relay.

probably mean cooling fan

probably mean cooling fan relays (hi and low).

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