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Buick Regal problem-help!!!!!!!!

Happened all at once: 1991 Regal 3.8 liter: hard to start, dies, if you release gas pedal, speedometer won't register miles per hour, runs rough, one coolant fan comes on even when not hot. Had been running fine up til tonight, then all heck broke loose. Has plenty of coolant, oil, etc. Charging gauge indicates ok. Engine service soon light did not come on at all. HELP PLEASE!!!! I am at a loss as to what is wrong. is my 2nd e mail. aren't my fans (both) supposed to be running when the car is running?? I have just bought a used 92' buick regal....the coolant was low so while checking on that...noticed the fan situation Thanks

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Have you done the basic maintenance. Spark plugs, oil change, ect.? As for the fans, if you have a/c one of them should only come on when your a/c is on. The other is regulated by a relay so when your car reaches a certain temp it kicks on.

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