Anybody have this before?
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Anybody have this before?
"High Coolant Temp" on the DIC and on the gauge. Got this last night driving home and pulled over immediately. Funny thing is I dont think the coolant was low. The oil temp was still in the normal range and the fans were running fine. I checked for debris blocking the radiator but nothing. I'm thinking maybe it's a bad thermostat or just a bad sensor. The car only has 30k on it.
Anyway I guess I'll find out soon. Had it towed to the dealer just to be safe. I have no interest in taking a chance and having the car over heat. Any thoughts?
Anyway I guess I'll find out soon. Had it towed to the dealer just to be safe. I have no interest in taking a chance and having the car over heat. Any thoughts?
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There is a 1" space between the radiator and the AC condensor that can get clogged up with all kinds of crap! I would check that area too! i have see a radiator with grass and dirt so bad in that area that you could barely see the fins!!!
Yes,, the thermostat can go bad also. If it is bad, i would just install a 178 degree stat in its place!
be careful with what the steeler says that is wrong!!!!! if they say is a pump,,,,I would have to call
Let us know how you make out..
Bill C
Yes,, the thermostat can go bad also. If it is bad, i would just install a 178 degree stat in its place!
be careful with what the steeler says that is wrong!!!!! if they say is a pump,,,,I would have to call Let us know how you make out..
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Thanks for the reply Bill. My dealer just called and said its was as you said loaded with junk in between the radiator and the condensor. I looked up in front of the radiator but it was dark last night and didn't know to check between the two. I have been doing business with the same dealer for over 20yrs now and luckily they have always been pretty straight forward with me.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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And now,, the rest of the story:
I hope that they were as straight forward with their prices. I say, one hours labor. $70-$100 depending on your location. Glad that it was a simple fix and you will be back on the road cool calm and collective!!! 
Drive it like you stole it!!
Bill
I hope that they were as straight forward with their prices. I say, one hours labor. $70-$100 depending on your location. Glad that it was a simple fix and you will be back on the road cool calm and collective!!!
Drive it like you stole it!!
Bill
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$92 bucks. Brown & Brown Chevrolet (Mesa, AZ).
Of course they gave it a courtesy point check and said everything else looks good. They even gave me a voucher for a free car wash. Not that I'll ever use it, only hand washing for me.
I'm back cruzin again.
Of course they gave it a courtesy point check and said everything else looks good. They even gave me a voucher for a free car wash. Not that I'll ever use it, only hand washing for me.
I'm back cruzin again.
