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xYoung347x

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I have a summit radiator and a new waterpump but Im still having overheating problems. It runs kinda hot when the car is at idle. Any suggestions?

 

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When does your fan come on? What t-stat are you running? Can you define kinda hot... like where the needle is pointing to on the gauge.

 

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the fan doesnt come on at ALL! the Tstate is 180(I think) it goes to the L in normal.

 

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xYoung347x said:

the fan doesnt come on at ALL!

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Think that could be your problem? Find out whats wrong with the fan, fix it, then see if the temperature is still high.

 

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xYoung347x said:

the fan doesnt come on at ALL!

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You just answered you own question. The radiator and water pump is not the issue. Test that fan out and make sure it comes on HIGH. The fan has a low and high side. The middle wire is a ground. Pull the connector and look inside the fan motor. If you see electrical damage then ditch the fan and replace.

 

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If the connector looks fine start your car and turn on the a/c to high. The high speed fan always runs when the a/c is on.