Hi everyone. I haven't been around in a while. I've had my Bonne for a couple of months now but have yet to drive it. When I start it, I notice that the radiator fans spin. Neither spin at all. Even when I have someone rev, nothing. Is this normal? I've heard that it doesn't kick in until it reaches 200+ degrees. I'm not sure how true this is. I don't know if I would need to replace it or not. Any help with that would be great. Also, how often should I flush the transmission fluid? I know these cars require some maintenance, especially when it has 189,000 miles. Lol. Any help would be greatly appreciated. She'll be going on the road this week and I'm kind of afraid to drive her. I'm not sure why. I know these cars are good cars and I know the 3800 Series engines are great.

it might take a minute but should kick in at or a hair past 200. do you have air cond. because mine always run when its on.just start it then turn a/c on and they should start.....

I do have A/C. But it blows hot. My uncle who gave me the car told me he charged the A/C before handing it over to me. I don't know what'* going on with my car.. lol

but do they turn on. it dont matter what its blowing

The fans come on at low speed at about 195-205°. The fans come on at high speed somewhere around 220°. (These points can be changed via software or an override switch.)

However, the fans are always on high if the air conditioning is turned on, because it adds load to the engine.

you might want to check the actuator for the air mixture door .if you go to the tech forum and look up "a/c blowing hot"you will find what im talking about.

exactly!!!

When you turn the A/C on do you hear the compressor kick on? A/C compressors fail on these cars all the time.

The low speed fans come on at 216F and high speed at 228F, per fhe FSM.

thanks everyone for the input. It'* really appreciated. This is why I love this place. . Now how about the tranny question? Do I have to flush it? How often does it need to be done? I'm not sure if it'* been done yet or not.