Rad fans come on even when car is cold? wtf. - Page 2

GrandAmMe · 12-16-2009, 05:13 PM

Ok. So basically what i said before was a lie. I just wasn't looking/feeling good enough around the engine bay of the car. I just went out again and felt hoses and such and they all feel good and hot. Heater blows really hot air. Coolant level seems fine too. The gauge must of never moved cause now it just sits at the very first line. Im still going to go ahead and change the thermostat and ECT just to be safe. The white crap was still there but not as bad so I wiped it all out hoping its not going to come back. I also smelt it and it just smells like motor oil not coolant. Checked the oil on the dipstick again and its clear. So I will keep you all updated on whats going on. If it IS the sensor than it would explain the fans coming on but it still makes me question....Why the white crap on the the oil cap IF the engine is reaching normal temp? I know its not the LIM cause I can look in and see the oil looks perfect. Any ideas? Also....Has anyone ever changed the ECT? It seems pretty simple cause I will have to remove the Thermostat housing anyways.

2000 GT Coupe · 12-16-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandAmMe

Ok. So basically what i said before was a lie. I just wasn't looking/feeling good enough around the engine bay of the car. I just went out again and felt hoses and such and they all feel good and hot. Heater blows really hot air. Coolant level seems fine too. The gauge must of never moved cause now it just sits at the very first line. Im still going to go ahead and change the thermostat and ECT just to be safe. The white crap was still there but not as bad so I wiped it all out hoping its not going to come back. I also smelt it and it just smells like motor oil not coolant. Checked the oil on the dipstick again and its clear. So I will keep you all updated on whats going on. If it IS the sensor than it would explain the fans coming on but it still makes me question....Why the white crap on the the oil cap IF the engine is reaching normal temp? I know its not the LIM cause I can look in and see the oil looks perfect. Any ideas? Also....Has anyone ever changed the ECT? It seems pretty simple cause I will have to remove the Thermostat housing anyways.

The white crap is condensation, this time of year it very normal, it does not depend on the temp of the engine, just that its cold outside and its sucking the water out of the air.

GrandAmMe · 12-16-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2000 GT Coupe

The white crap is condensation, this time of year it very normal, it does not depend on the temp of the engine, just that its cold outside and its sucking the water out of the air.

I always thought it was supposed to burn off though?

2000 GT Coupe · 12-17-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandAmMe

I always thought it was supposed to burn off though?

not when its this cold outside, it does in warmer temps.

350rs · 12-18-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandAmMe

I always thought it was supposed to burn off though?

depends how long you drive it. but MOST of us will see it.. notice how many people are asking about LIM gaskets all the sudden? i freaked out last winter when i saw this. thought i had a leak ( which i did..). But learned from a few people that it can also be caused simply from the cooler temp outside of the covers.

GrandAmMe · 12-19-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 350rs

depends how long you drive it. but MOST of us will see it.. notice how many people are asking about LIM gaskets all the sudden? i freaked out last winter when i saw this. thought i had a leak ( which i did..). But learned from a few people that it can also be caused simply from the cooler temp outside of the covers.

Well yeah i freaked sh*t when i saw it but I looked at the oil in the valve covers and dipstick and it looks clean! No milky buildup and my coolant hasn't been dropping either.

350rs · 12-19-2009, 08:02 AM

well there ya go then. you should be ok. but keep an eye on it.

GrandAmMe · 12-19-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 350rs

well there ya go then. you should be ok. but keep an eye on it.

Yep! When my son gets back ill look at it.

GrandAmMe · 12-21-2009, 10:44 PM

Ok, So for a quick update. The car fixed itself today! Gauge started working and Heat is really hot! Ill have to double check on the fans but it seemed that they were off. I love self-healing cars.

GrandAmMe · 12-28-2009, 06:43 PM

Sorry for the bump guys. The car is doing it again! It seems when it gets cold out it does it. Does that even make any sense?

12-16-2009, 05:13 PM	#21
GrandAmMe It's Personal... AKA: Adam Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ajax, ON Age: 26 Posts: 1,005 Vehicle: 2006 Saab 93 Aero	Ok. So basically what i said before was a lie. I just wasn't looking/feeling good enough around the engine bay of the car. I just went out again and felt hoses and such and they all feel good and hot. Heater blows really hot air. Coolant level seems fine too. The gauge must of never moved cause now it just sits at the very first line. Im still going to go ahead and change the thermostat and ECT just to be safe. The white crap was still there but not as bad so I wiped it all out hoping its not going to come back. I also smelt it and it just smells like motor oil not coolant. Checked the oil on the dipstick again and its clear. So I will keep you all updated on whats going on. If it IS the sensor than it would explain the fans coming on but it still makes me question....Why the white crap on the the oil cap IF the engine is reaching normal temp? I know its not the LIM cause I can look in and see the oil looks perfect. Any ideas? Also....Has anyone ever changed the ECT? It seems pretty simple cause I will have to remove the Thermostat housing anyways. __________________ '06 Saab 93 Aero 2.8T 'Combi 6MT

12-21-2009, 10:44 PM	#29
GrandAmMe It's Personal... AKA: Adam Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ajax, ON Age: 26 Posts: 1,005 Vehicle: 2006 Saab 93 Aero	Ok, So for a quick update. The car fixed itself today! Gauge started working and Heat is really hot! Ill have to double check on the fans but it seemed that they were off. I love self-healing cars. __________________ '06 Saab 93 Aero 2.8T 'Combi 6MT

12-28-2009, 06:43 PM	#30
GrandAmMe It's Personal... AKA: Adam Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ajax, ON Age: 26 Posts: 1,005 Vehicle: 2006 Saab 93 Aero	Sorry for the bump guys. The car is doing it again! It seems when it gets cold out it does it. Does that even make any sense? __________________ '06 Saab 93 Aero 2.8T 'Combi 6MT

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12-19-2009, 08:02 AM	#27
350rs GAGT - Member AKA: Tom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO Age: 33 Posts: 547 Vehicle: 01 GT, 89 L98 Camaro	well there ya go then. you should be ok. but keep an eye on it.