HELP Another Problem
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Racer
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From: Houston TX
HELP Another Problem
When i'm on the highway, my coolant/engine temps are fine until i come to a stop. With the A/C off, at a stop, the engine temp only rises about 15 degrees to about 200 degrees F. On the highway it's about 185 degrees F. With the A/C on, at a stop, the temp shoots up to 240 degrees F, and on the highway it's 187 degree F with the A/C on. I have a 160* T-stats thats been in the car since Feb. '06 and the car is tuned for the T-stat.....What could be causing my car to overheat at a stop with the A/C on???
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You said your car was tuned for the 160 degee thermostat. Do you know if the fan temps were reprogrammed?
Also, as the outside temp starts to cool down, the A/C compressor (thus the fans) don't need to run as often. I had the same problem, until I reprogrammed my fan temps.
I think you really need to check into the settings for your FANS. It sounds like a simple reprogram would take care of your problem.
Also, as the outside temp starts to cool down, the A/C compressor (thus the fans) don't need to run as often. I had the same problem, until I reprogrammed my fan temps.
I think you really need to check into the settings for your FANS. It sounds like a simple reprogram would take care of your problem.
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by 11sec_C5Z51
When i'm on the highway, my coolant/engine temps are fine until i come to a stop. With the A/C off, at a stop, the engine temp only rises about 15 degrees to about 200 degrees F. On the highway it's about 185 degrees F. With the A/C on, at a stop, the temp shoots up to 240 degrees F, and on the highway it's 187 degree F with the A/C on. I have a 160* T-stats thats been in the car since Feb. '06 and the car is tuned for the T-stat.....What could be causing my car to overheat at a stop with the A/C on???
You checked for garbage blocking your condensor/radiator right ??
DH
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Racer
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From: Houston TX
Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
So its been fine all year and thru the hot summer months and has just now started ???
You checked for garbage blocking your condensor/radiator right ??
DH
You checked for garbage blocking your condensor/radiator right ??
DH
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by 11sec_C5Z51
no i haven't checked the condensor yet...where is it located? i cleaned out the front of the radiator so thats fine....
DH
