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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,619
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From: Salem Oregon
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
I had the same issue. Would overheat, both digital reading and the other, and never ever saw or heard the fans come on.
I had to take the car to the mechanic as I had some leaks (bad gaskets) I needed taken care of and had a new opti installed as well.
I had him recalabrate the fan settings, after I was sure that all else was okay, and now even in the hottest weather (yes, we do get it here in Oregon
), it hasnt ran over 194-197.
I also had a new water pump installed, the old new one developed a leak, and he also put a 160 thermostat in.
Laura
I had to take the car to the mechanic as I had some leaks (bad gaskets) I needed taken care of and had a new opti installed as well.
I had him recalabrate the fan settings, after I was sure that all else was okay, and now even in the hottest weather (yes, we do get it here in Oregon
), it hasnt ran over 194-197.I also had a new water pump installed, the old new one developed a leak, and he also put a 160 thermostat in.
Laura
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
If you hit 228* do they still not come on? If you turn on your A/C, do they still not come on? Have you checked your fuses yet?
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4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: winnetka california
which stymies me more
Pro
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 676
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From: South of the Mississippi IL
everything seems normal to me, ac on and fans kick in like their supposed to. mine runs around 203 driving in town. gets up a bit at lights and bumper traffic. i get a pucker factor then and turn on my ac.
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: WV
These cars normally run hotter then most other cars . As long as the fan comes on at around 228 degrees your fine, they should shut off at about 213, or somewhere close to that. When you turn on the air the fans come on immediately....WW