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i have a b20 engine in a 99 hatch. just today when i was parked at a light, i looked at the hot/cold meter on the cluster and its all the way close to the H. when i start driving over 30 mph it goes down to the center like normal. when i park again it goes up to the H again.. what can be my problem?
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Re: engine overheat
i have a b20 engine in a 99 hatch. just today when i was parked at a light, i looked at the hot/cold meter on the cluster and its all the way close to the H. when i start driving over 30 mph it goes down to the center like normal. when i park again it goes up to the H again.. what can be my problem?
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Re: engine overheat
I would first check the coolant level when the engine is cold "both radiator and reservoir". Second I would run it at 2500 rpms to warm it up to check if the cooling fans turn on and turn the right directions, lol I've seen it. Make sure you DON'T over heat it during the fan-cycle process!!! Then check for leaks at all hoses radiator and heater core hoses, The radiator, heater core, water pump, and Thermos stat. If everything is a go, I would replace the thermos stat, its cheap and quick.
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My 99 hatch did the same thing yesterday, and i turned on the heater all the way and blasted it and it went back to normal...i was freaking out for a minute there.
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