bmaso3

Ok So I have a 2004 Honda Civic LX and I noticed a couple of weeks ago it started running hot. Like The temperature would go to H when Istopped my car but when iI started driving again it would go back down. I got the tthermostat changed bc that'swhat one of the guys at auto zone said it was. The problem still ooccurred. So I tried putting more coolant in there, problem still occurred. Two days ago (8/5/14) my car overheated and cut off on the highway. Triple A towed it to a location and I wasn't sure what was going on. Since that has happened I've replaced the sensor, the fan, and put endless JUGS of coolant and water in my car. I'm really starting to feel lost bc I have no clue what's going on. I turn my heat on and the car cools down, but the heat doesn't stay hot, it gets cold. And there is a leak coming from the middle of the car center right side, so I dont think it's the radiator right ? The hose on the bottom that's connected to the radiator isn't warm or hot it's actual cool or "room temperature". I can place my hand on it and not jump back or feel any warmth. The top hose doesn't get hot right away. WHAT IS HAPPENING?????? I NEED ANSWERS LIKE NOW!

ezone

Here's what I expect happened:

First it was a blown head gasket.
Then.....

bmaso3

Ok so I know I can get a head gasket at advanced auto parts, but if it's warped, what am I to do?

ezone

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bmaso3

Can't I Just Buy A New Head Gasket And Have The New One Replaced ?

ezone

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bmaso3

I'd rather just get it fixed once and for all. Like I'll pit coolant I'm there and it'll run correctly for about 15 20,mins and then it'll begin smoking and overheating.

ezone

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bmaso3

Ok so I had the diagnostic test done and they said it wasn't my head gasket but it was my radiator and water pump kit. I've gotten a new Radiator but I've noticed my fan isn't cutting on like it's supposed to. It only cuts on when the AC is on high. I've changed the switch and the fuses but it's still not cutting on when it's supposed to and it's a brand new fan. What could the problem be ? Because at this point I think that's why my car keeps running hot bc my fan isn't working

ezone

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bmaso3

The mechanic changed the switch already and the fuses. Would this be maybe an electrical problem ? Bc I honestly feel the car isn't staying cool bc of the fan not staying on bc it only runs hot when the fan cuts off and I can't get it to stay on unless the AC is on and even then sometimes it cuts off and. Takes a while to cut back on. What does this meannnnnn ?! I'm desperate right now!

Poopies

iTrader: (4)

Well normally your fan isn't on all the time. How hot is hot? Is the temp gauge over half way up?

ezone

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bmaso3

Yeah I Know the fan does not stay on, but the thing doesn't come on unless the AC fan is running and it isn't cutting on when the car runs hot. The Gauge goes up and down. Like it'll stay cool for a while and then the gauge creeps up. It'll go all the way up to the H sometimes and then come back down to where it's supposed to be. So I'm not sure.

bmaso3

Ok. I will tell him to try that tomorrow and see how it goes. If the thermoswitch being jumped off doesn't get the fan running, what could be the problem ?

bsmiley

So its really a question of the fan or the switch at this point? The radiator is good?

ezone

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bmaso3

Obviously I'm not working on the car if I was I would've done all this as soon as you posted your reply so save the sarcasm please.

bmaso3

You're Trying to be a smart *** now -__- nobody's putting a gun to your head making you write me so save all that extra crap and remove yourself from the post.

bmaso3

Yes. Radiator is brand new.

ezone

Of course I'm being a smartass. It's what I do here.


As you wish.
Good luck with your overheating car....

bmaso3

Lol Why'd You Delete the last part?
Good luck finding a real job weirdo!

bmaso3

Your Point?

Poopies

iTrader: (4)

PERSONALLY, I wouldn't give ezone too much flak. He's one of our resident experts on the forums, even if he IS a grumpy old man sometimes. He sees the stuff you're describing all the time, and if you were to look at his track record, you'd see that he's USUALLY right. Badgery too, let's not forget that.