Coolant over temp - help!
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Coolant over temp - help!
Driving along, enjoying the day in my '02 and suddenly: "COOLANT OVER TEMP" showed up and the gauge showed 260. The "PREDUCED ENGINEOWER" didn't show, though. I turned the A/C on and off a couple times and the temp returned back to 210 - normal for a day like that. When I got home, the same thing happened, so I raised the hood and found that both fans were running.
When the warning first appeared, I do believe the A/C shut itself off.
This happened last fall once on the freeway when I wasn't running the A/C. That time, I turned the A/C on and that cured the issue at that time.
Do I have a malfunctioning thermostat? Why did this happen? I'm now afraid to drive the car.
HELP!
Dave64
When the warning first appeared, I do believe the A/C shut itself off.
This happened last fall once on the freeway when I wasn't running the A/C. That time, I turned the A/C on and that cured the issue at that time.
Do I have a malfunctioning thermostat? Why did this happen? I'm now afraid to drive the car.
HELP!
Dave64
Last edited by Dave64; Jun 5, 2010 at 11:36 AM. Reason: More info
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Get under the car and check the front of the radiator for any blockages. Brush it off and wash it down with a hose. You will be amazed at how much grabage it collects and could very well be the reason for you overheating.
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I would say your guess of a faulty stat may be spot on. I do beleive with the 02 you can still buy a seperate thermostat and swap them out. I know with the newer version waterpumps the stats come built in.
I too am just guessing but a stat swap would be a cheap fix.
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