2006-06-25 18:55:58 · 13 answers · asked by rpfloyd 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Most likely your thermostat is shot. That is the common cause for cars overheating. I cannot speak for that particular car but typically, replacing the thermostat will solve the issue, particularly since you are saying it does not overheat when driving normally.
2006-06-25 18:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by Lubers25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a problem with the water pump or the fan. When driving the air is forced through the radiator. You also may just need to add some water or coolant to the radiator. It could also be that the thermostat is not opening. I would first make sure there is enough fluid . Open the radiator cap when it is cold and check the level. Start the car and let it idle and watch to see how long it takes for the water to start moving. If the fan is running you know that is ok but if the water does not start moving it could be the thermostat or the water pump. The thermostat went out on my sportage once.
2006-06-25 19:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by laencm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check how much coolant you have in the car, and also check the reserve as well.
Other than that, you might be looking at either a burnt out fan, fan fuse, or fan relay. This would generally stop the car from automatically turning on the fans when the car is getting hot.
Before you can find out what the problem is, the best thing to do when you see it starting to over heat, is to turn off the A/C and turn on the heat until it cools off. Yes, it sucks to have the heat on, but it will cool the engine down faster, and its a hell of a lot better than buying a new engine!
2006-06-25 19:01:30 · answer #3 · answered by TORCH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2000 Kia Sportage Radiator
2016-10-30 08:48:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
radiator cap seal could be bad, get new cap. coolant may be worn out, replace with a half coolant half water mix, radiator may be developing a pinhole, or may be dirty and need flushing, radiator hose could have a pinhole or tiny crack or simply be beginning to deteriorate. or radiator clamp may be broken keeping the hose seal from being tight enough. start with the simple fix, change coolant, check clamps, check hoses for wetness, replace cap. Also things like thermostat can be going bad giving the radiator too little coolant at a time when the heat is actually raised. good luck.
2006-06-25 19:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be the cooling fan isn't efficient because of broken blade or something blocking air flow thru radiator. Suggest you consult a qualified technician because there is no sure one answer without a proper analysis/inspection.
2006-06-25 19:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whether it quite is a 4 cylinder and easily has 2 coils then there are 2 wires besides. the coil might desire to be sending spark out of the cord and not for the time of the opening it quite is on the different plug. or vice versa.
2016-12-09 01:38:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough radiator coolant or a clogged radiator or a cooling fan not working or a bad thermostat.
2006-06-25 18:58:11 · answer #8 · answered by ☼Jims Brain☼ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bad fan. when you're driving, air is forced through the radiator, cooling the coolant. but when you're stopped and you have a bad fan, nothing is forcing air through the radiator, causing it to overheat. have your cooler fan and electric cooler fan thermostat checked.
2006-06-25 18:57:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is probably the fan in your radiator or your themostat, either one is a major reason for a car to over heat
2006-06-25 19:03:02 · answer #10 · answered by tony capone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋