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thanks for your quick response. i'll try that. do you think it would help to turn the ac on to see if that kick-starts the cooling fan? i'm thinking possible bad sensor, too. also, do you know of any problems i should be looking at with this car?

I don't think the fan automatically comes on when you turn on the a/c but the engine will warm up quicker thus causing the fan to come on quicker. First check the fuse, then the relay. It could also be a temp. sensor like you say. Make sure all the wire connections are good. It could be a bad ground wire also. Usually though, it turns out to be the relay.

are we talking about the relay in the accessories relay module? or is there one on the 2000...i'm so used to my 1995...:) cause the accessories relay module (at least on the 1995) is over $80 at Kragen...if that may be the problem i'm going to have to offer less for the car.

Yes, the relay under the hood, but first determine whether the fan is working. If the fan works and kicks on by itself then it could be a stuck thermostat or even a faulty radiator cap. If the cap is bad it won't let the system build up enough pressure to circulate the coolant. If all that checks out then your probably looking at a water pump. I would prepare for the worst and make may offer accordingly. Let me know how you make out.

thank you for you help...much appreciated.