Fan/Overheating Question
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Fan/Overheating Question
Hi,
I have an 02' with 1.7L in it and I will occasionally overheat(not to the max just above normal) but if I drive it usually returns back down to normal operating temp. It tends to only overheat at slow speeds or when not moving. I suspect it may be my fan not kicking on, as they don't seem to turn on when I turn my a/c they do not turn on either.
Just replaced the thermostat so I eliminated that from the overheating.
Thanks
edit: got the fans to work, will test later tonight.
I have an 02' with 1.7L in it and I will occasionally overheat(not to the max just above normal) but if I drive it usually returns back down to normal operating temp. It tends to only overheat at slow speeds or when not moving. I suspect it may be my fan not kicking on, as they don't seem to turn on when I turn my a/c they do not turn on either.
Just replaced the thermostat so I eliminated that from the overheating.
Thanks
edit: got the fans to work, will test later tonight.
Last edited by Kiotzu; Aug 30, 2014 at 04:19 PM.
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Re: Fan/Overheating Question
when I turn my a/c they do not turn on either.
edit: got the fans to work,
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I charged the A/C and then unplugged and plugged in the A/C compressor.
Still having the overheating problem, heat goes dead while idling but goes down when driving, coolant being pushed out the res, pretty sure head gasket is gone.
Still having the overheating problem, heat goes dead while idling but goes down when driving, coolant being pushed out the res, pretty sure head gasket is gone.
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check your oil for radiator fluid. if it looks god flush your radiator and see if that fixes it.
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