hey guys, just looking for some inputs on what my issue might be.

2003 2 door civic ex, auto trans, bone stock 186k on the car. had the timing belt and water pump replaced at 100k and 160k.

when i am doing normal driving around town the car is fine. the issue is when i sit at a light for more then 3 or 4 minutes the temp gauge starts going up slowly. the same happens if im doing free way driving for a while and when i pull off and am stopped at a light for more then like a minute the car starts heating up.

if i start driving and blast the ac the temp goes down on its own. the car doesnt blow any smoke and i dont see any coolant leaking from anywhere.

anyone know what the issue may be? water pump etc

 

It's a good thing you started a new thread for this. After all, no one else could possibly have experienced the same thing.

Here.. read this..
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2001-2005-78/01-05-civic-cooling-system-q-overheating-fans-inoperable-etc-2889523/


That covers nearly everything. If not, trying utilizing the Search feature and look for things with "overheating" in the titles. A myriad of threads about overheating can be found. Good luck!

 

When you resolve your problem, remember to vote in my poll.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-2001-2005-78/poll-2001-2005-civics-head-gasket-failure-3069604/

 

ok so back in august after posting this thread me and mu buddy ended up replacing the head gasket, timing belt, water pump, thermostat etc because the head gasket was blown. i had the head pressure tested to check it and it was good. now 5 months later, the car is low on coolant and got hot today. didnt hit get close to the h, but now im trying to figure out what to do now. i didnt notice any leaks back in august, not gonna lie i haven't been checking on it much through the winter. I am stuck as to what it cold be now -_-

 

Can post in the link from above so that all info is consolidated in one place...? it makes it easier for future questions to be answered. when you post, i will reply.