2001 Honda Civic Overheating

JOSIE · 03-08-2009, 05:40 PM

I need HELP!!! I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX and its Overheating....I checked the hoses and I replaced the radiator cap and its still getting HOT. I did notice that the radiator fan is not turning on, does anyone know what temp it comes on and if I should hear it come on. Someone told me that the relay switches go out, is this TRUE ???? I dont want to spend money on a new radiator if I dont have too...Does anyone have answers for me... Please HELP its my only mode of Transportation........

skipbarber · 03-08-2009, 05:45 PM

im assuming you checked the coolant level?

JOSIE · 03-08-2009, 05:51 PM

Yes, I checked the coolant level in both the radiator and reservior. When I turned my car off, the coolant was bubbling in the reservior.

skipbarber · 03-08-2009, 06:02 PM

have you ever replaced the thermostat?

JOSIE · 03-08-2009, 06:09 PM

No, would that cause the fan not to turn on?

katzenjammer84 · 03-08-2009, 06:18 PM

If the thermostat isn't opening, then yes, the fans will not kick on.

It Wasn't Me · 03-08-2009, 08:43 PM

03-08-2009, 05:40 PM	#1
JOSIE New User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader Rating: (0)	2001 Honda Civic Overheating I need HELP!!! I have a 2001 Honda Civic EX and its Overheating....I checked the hoses and I replaced the radiator cap and its still getting HOT. I did notice that the radiator fan is not turning on, does anyone know what temp it comes on and if I should hear it come on. Someone told me that the relay switches go out, is this TRUE ???? I dont want to spend money on a new radiator if I dont have too...Does anyone have answers for me... Please HELP its my only mode of Transportation........

03-08-2009, 05:45 PM	#2
skipbarber Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rockville, MD, USA Posts: 540 iTrader Rating: (1)	Re: 2001 Honda Civic Overheating im assuming you checked the coolant level? __________________ '02 SSM EM2 D17A1.5 turbo (daily) 240 fwhp, 209 ft/lb tq @ 9.3 psi '91 toyota supra 7MGTE targa turbo (track) wouldn't you like to know ASE Certified Master Technician and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (A1-A8, L1)

03-08-2009, 05:51 PM	#3
JOSIE New User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: 2001 Honda Civic Overheating Yes, I checked the coolant level in both the radiator and reservior. When I turned my car off, the coolant was bubbling in the reservior.

03-08-2009, 06:02 PM	#4
skipbarber Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rockville, MD, USA Posts: 540 iTrader Rating: (1)	Re: 2001 Honda Civic Overheating have you ever replaced the thermostat? __________________ '02 SSM EM2 D17A1.5 turbo (daily) 240 fwhp, 209 ft/lb tq @ 9.3 psi '91 toyota supra 7MGTE targa turbo (track) wouldn't you like to know ASE Certified Master Technician and Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (A1-A8, L1)

03-08-2009, 06:09 PM	#5
JOSIE New User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: 2001 Honda Civic Overheating No, would that cause the fan not to turn on?

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03-08-2009, 06:18 PM	#6
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