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Angry 04 Honda civic Overheating

I have an 04 Honda Civic LX. The water pump went out in it so it was replaces, so was the timing belt radiator, thermostat, temp switch for the fans. I have burped the engine twice for air in the engine. The engine still over heats with no loss of water. I've checked the oil and transmission for water and there is none. I'm so confused. The fans work when jumped, but not when plugged into the sensor, I've tried 3 different (New) sensors and still doesn't turn the fans on.
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Head gasket. Do a pressure test on the cylinders.
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

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Head gasket. Do a pressure test on the cylinders.
There is no evidence to support a head gasket failure. no leaks, and no water in the oil.
is it possible that the new water pump isn't working properly?
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

These cars dont have the normal symptoms.
what brand are the sensors? aftermarket ones tend to not work.
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Originally Posted by Colin42
These cars dont have the normal symptoms.
what brand are the sensors? aftermarket ones tend to not work.
MasterPro Ignition. is the manufacture.
Which one's will?
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Need to be denso
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Is the coolant reservoir overfilled?
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

As others have mentioned, this does scream head gasket. They don’t show the same way as other cars. Best way to check is the leak down test that was mentioned earlier, but you can also take a look at your coolant overflow reservoir. If you see that level climbing, it’s pretty much confirmed. Exhaust gases will breach the gasket and push through into the cooling system rather than oil getting into the coolant or vice versa.
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Originally Posted by FRSam
As others have mentioned, this does scream head gasket. They don’t show the same way as other cars. Best way to check is the leak down test that was mentioned earlier, but you can also take a look at your coolant overflow reservoir. If you see that level climbing, it’s pretty much confirmed. Exhaust gases will breach the gasket and push through into the cooling system rather than oil getting into the coolant or vice versa.
I'll have a pressure test done on the cylinders, I'm kinda curious myself..
what should the pressure range be?
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Method is here
https://www.civicforums.com/forums/3...reference.html
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I relaced the Head Gasket,
Now I have a check engine light, and my oil light comes on.
Now what
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Double check your work...
throw a scanner on it
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Question Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

I've rechecked everything, air box wasn't connected, Check engine light fixed.
Oil light (Idiot Light) possible sensor. got new one will replace soon.
Engine still over heating WTF......
The only possible thing I can think of is the New water isn't pushing enough water. Is this possible???
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

I'm guessing you mean the water pump, did you not replace it?
what brand of parts are you using?
did you get the head checked by a machine shop?
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Question Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

Originally Posted by Colin42
I'm guessing you mean the water pump, did you not replace it?
what brand of parts are you using?
did you get the head checked by a machine shop?
Yes. No issues there.
Is Honda so petty that you have to use only 1 brand of parts?

Bos for spark Plugs
Fel Pro for Head gasket Kit
Fel Pro head bolts

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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

They're very particular about electronics, other parts are usually ok if you go with a good brand.
critical parts, like a headgasket, waterpump, etc it's a good idea to got with oe
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Re: 04 Honda civic Overheating

are the fans now working?
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Originally Posted by sdaidoji
are the fans now working?
Not Through the switch. I had to jump it with a paper clip.
I got tired of it overheating and spending $1300 on parts to resolve an issue that still persists.
I gave the car away. I've got another vehicle that I can give my love and attention to.
Sorry to have bothered everyone. I stay with American muscle.
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