Running hot, throw codes?
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
Running hot, throw codes?
My 02 coupe started running hot today. Since I've got a 160 stat I noticed something was wrong pretty quick. Stays ok while cruising but heats up while sitting. Got to around 220 while sitting in the driveway and the fan never came on. And no, nothing is blocking the radiator, was the first thing I checked. My question is would it throw any codes so I could determine if its the motor or a sensor?
Drifting
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From: bloomfield nj
you should have fan faults if the fans have electrical problems[po480/490].if the car is ok as long as you are forcing air across the nose,it's not a mechanical issue.check for faults,blown fuses,faulty relays,bad connections,jammed fans,etc
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by dpd
you should have fan faults if the fans have electrical problems[po480/490].if the car is ok as long as you are forcing air across the nose,it's not a mechanical issue.check for faults,blown fuses,faulty relays,bad connections,jammed fans,etc
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From: bloomfield nj
Originally Posted by TEXASCOUPE
Thanks for the info. Talked to the dealer yesterday and he said its probably the motor. Said there's no fuses, which I find hard to believe. Probably won't be able to get it to them until Tue. so was concerned about driving it until then. Probably shook something loose. Just got the Bullets on! Happy Thanksgiving.
NO FUSES!!!!! there are 3.they are in the underhood fuse block.#'s 14/49/46 along with 3 relays.my advice.don't go to this dealer.that's dumbest thing i ever heard!!!!! when the dope said the motor,did he mean engine? if so,he is dumber than a stick!
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by dpd
NO FUSES!!!!! there are 3.they are in the underhood fuse block.#'s 14/49/46 along with 3 relays.my advice.don't go to this dealer.that's dumbest thing i ever heard!!!!! when the dope said the motor,did he mean engine? if so,he is dumber than a stick!
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
Quick update. Both fans ran when a/c was on so that eliminates the fan motors. let it idle for awhile and the temp got to around 196 so I shut if off since neither fan came on. Don't know at what temp it should come on with the 160 stat. Going to get in contact with my tuner to see if he knows. Thanks for all your help. I'll try to leave you alone now since it is Thanksgiving!
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
Originally Posted by dpd
did you have any faults???????
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