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Old May 11, 2026 | 08:30 PM
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I need help with a problem I’m having my car likes to surge and the coolant temp gauge goes crazy up and down at the same time the rpms will go up and down aswell the car will also stall eventually and it’s hard to start after has anyone had a problem like this
Side note this mostly happens when it’s hot

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Originally Posted by JoshuaLasley
I need help with a problem I’m having my car likes to surge and the coolant temp gauge goes crazy up and down at the same time the rpms will go up and down aswell the car will also stall eventually and it’s hard to start after has anyone had a problem like this
Side note this mostly happens when it’s hot

Take your car to an automotive electrical repair shop...something like this can't be solved over the internet especially if you have no electrical or diagnostic experience.
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Are the fans working and coming on at the correct settings?
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Are the fans working and coming on at the correct settings?
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