I have a 2003 Chrysler van. I have changed the water pump, thermostat, and coolant temp sensor and it still runs hot. Anyone have any helpful hints or suggestions?
2006-06-13 09:22:18 · 11 answers · asked by catmanbigwil 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would have the fans and/or the radiator itself checked.
2006-06-13 09:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by BN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chryslers are notorious for air in the cooling system, it probably needs to be bled , which is a pain, i had a Dodge Intrepid that the dealer had to work on 3 times in one day, every time i drove off the temp would peg in the red
2006-06-13 09:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting the channels in the block checked out to make sure they're not clogged... I have a Dakota, and the channels that the coolant is supposed to flow through are kinda narrow... may be the same in the van.
2006-06-13 09:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by butter14830 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has a clutch fan that could be your problem. Check the fan and see if it has any wabble in it. Whith the car off grab the fan blade and try to move it back and forth from engine to radiator. If it feels loose replace it. If that isnt the problem then you could possibly have a bad head gascet or a cracked head.
2006-06-13 09:38:25 · answer #4 · answered by The Joker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some company, I am not sure which, makes auxillary radiators which can help immensely in hot weather or if your vehicle just runs hotter than hound on a fresh 'coon track.
2006-06-13 12:59:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the fuse for the fans.
2006-06-13 09:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by FangStu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible leaking head gasket.
2006-06-13 09:25:45 · answer #7 · answered by David B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you flushed the radiator,engine block?
2006-06-13 09:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by mortonshaun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check if your fan is working properly
2006-06-13 09:29:12 · answer #9 · answered by amor etrno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your coil it might need to be replaced
2006-06-13 09:29:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋