99 coupe overheating in traffic
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99 coupe overheating in traffic
Driving 99 coupe d16y8
So I recently noticed that after sitting in stop and go traffic my thermostat says I'm running hot almost reaching the top white line but never to it and definitely not in the red. As soon as I start moving again the thermostat drops back down to normal temp. So my question is what's causing it to act like this and what are some possible ways to fix the problem.
So I recently noticed that after sitting in stop and go traffic my thermostat says I'm running hot almost reaching the top white line but never to it and definitely not in the red. As soon as I start moving again the thermostat drops back down to normal temp. So my question is what's causing it to act like this and what are some possible ways to fix the problem.
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Re: 99 coupe overheating in traffic
Is your radiator fan kicking on?
Hows your coolant level? (have a look in the overflow reservoir, and in the rad when the car is COLD)
Hows your coolant level? (have a look in the overflow reservoir, and in the rad when the car is COLD)
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Re: 99 coupe overheating in traffic
Locate the fan switch, jump it (google), and then turn the car on. The fan should come on immediately.
If it does, then the switch is bad, if not, then the fan/relay, or wiring to the fan is bad.
Check your coolant level as many have suggested, too.
If it does, then the switch is bad, if not, then the fan/relay, or wiring to the fan is bad.
Check your coolant level as many have suggested, too.
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Re: 99 coupe overheating in traffic
Its not like I'm overheating it on purpose. I looked at my coolant last night it looked to be at a decent level. I was thinking about having my coolant system flushed to possibly get anyair bubbles out of the system. I'll start with the small fixes first like the thermostat and fan or switch.
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Re: 99 coupe overheating in traffic
A flush isn't going to get bubbles out of the system, a bleed is. That's something you can do in your driveway, for the cost of a small bottle of coolant and an hour of your time.
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