I own a dodge intrepid 93. Auto, air con, 3.3 Lt . The motor over heats and i was told by the mechanic what needed to be changed and all that i was told has been done.......
These are what was done.
- New radiator, new radiator cap, flash raditor and filled with new coolent with the right mixture, no air trapped in line and system was bleed, Both the fans are working fine, No connector to the fan issue, New fan switch, New water pump, New heater block, No kink in the hoses, Check for leak in the header and this fine and no damage or issues, Header gaskit changed as well just to be sure, no water residue in oil found, Check the pressure and thats fine, relace all the hoses metal and other wise, New thermostate, Change coolant heat sensor, recharged AC, New relay, New belts, New oxygen sensor, Transmission oil change plus new filter, engine oil change with new filter.....
Ok so here is the issue....doesnt heat up if I drive below 35 MPH on flat roads. Heats up if i go up hill.
2006-09-14 12:11:10 · 17 answers · asked by jurgen Robert S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The temp gage gotsd to i/4 (quarter mark and the motor shuts off. If I wait the motor cools down below 1/8 (one eigth mark) it will then start fine but will not start until it gets to the 1/8 th mark.
2006-09-14 12:12:45 · update #1
What is wrong and how do i fit it. I have tried all I could and why does the motor shut off at 1/4 range. If the motor is actually hot then shoul;dnt the heat gauge go higher before it shuts off ?.
2006-09-14 12:14:29 · update #2
HELP...................please, please, please.
2006-09-14 12:15:11 · update #3
The thermostate is a new one and its has been checked to see if that works and it does.
2006-09-14 12:17:30 · update #4
the gauge has also been checked and that is correct and working fine.
One of the person that answered has something about a fuse to the fan, What fuse, is that the one in the fuse box, that has been changed and the relay has also been changed............HELP....
2006-09-14 12:20:04 · update #5
The catalist converter has been looked at an new one was put in 3 months ago as well.
2006-09-14 12:21:31 · update #6
I have read most of the answers to your question. I have one more thing for you to try.since it only happens when you are going uphill. that is when your car needs the most power.the thing to check is your timing.your timing belt could have slipped a couple of teeth. it doesnt take much to mess up your timing.
2006-09-20 12:46:52 · answer #1 · answered by bigwormcustoms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the only thing you did not try is the thermostat. It is often the problem. They rust shut, which is highly likly on an older model car. This part is very cheap, most likly under 10 dollars. I am surprised that a mechanic would not check this, if they didn't. If this is the problem it is really too bad you have gone through all that other stuff. I would try that one last thing, since it is cheap.
The only other thing I can think is would be that the gauge itself is faulty.
2006-09-14 12:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Verify overtemp condition with a known good gauge. Car should not cut off due to overtemp condition. Sounds like a faulty wiring harness or ECU. Since I suspect the electronics, don't trust the dash gauges. Does is exhibit the normal signs of overheating? Any coolant loss, smoking, noises, water in oil, etc?
2006-09-14 12:21:11 · answer #3 · answered by electron670 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/4 on the gauge is still "cool", and it shouldn't shut off. it sounds as if you have a computer problem where it thinks the engine is hotter than it is. if the temp sensor you changed was for the computer and not the gauge, then try replacing the computer (ecm). if you changed only the gauge sender unit, change the temperature SENSOR and see if that works. good luck
2006-09-14 12:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Claira Voyant 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds like an exhaust issue. your catylitic converter may be clogged. This will cause over heating and loss of power. It will run fine at low speeds and on the flat but under a load such as hills or on the hiway...it will over heat fast. many over look this issue. as far as the guage not going up that far...that is probably an electrical issue. Hope this helps.
2006-09-14 12:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mechanic saw you coming. I think he replaced everything that could cause your overheating without actually checking individual parts. Take it back to him and make him fix it until you are satisfied. Don't pay him another cent. If all else fails, take it to a Dodge dealer for computer analysis.
2006-09-20 08:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me like it's time to check into a new car. A 1993....you're probably going to be continually pouring money into it anyway. Older cars can end up just being a money pit. If you fix one thing, it won't be long before something else fails. Unless of course you're a shadetree mechanic and enjoy working on cars......
2006-09-14 12:23:25 · answer #7 · answered by samson316 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a reputable shop hook it up to a diagnostic machine, ck the o2 sensors, could be running lean, which will cause excessive internal temps. good luck! PS: when was last time fuel filter was changed??
2006-09-20 14:53:06 · answer #8 · answered by Rockhead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound like that shop married your car, you should take it back. I see that all time, when small shops can't fix a vehicle they bring it to us(dealer) and we charged them, I'm not sure if the small shop gets reemburse by the customer. But anyway it sounds like module problem, but you need another car.
2006-09-20 17:37:40 · answer #9 · answered by 111 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hello,im sorry you have got soem many stupid answers..if you want to check your fan,,turn your air on high,then look to see it its working,,
if it does work just sit back tack a break,,ok look at all you have done,it some thing simple,,it could be still air in your system ,,or and thing like that goodluck,,
2006-09-20 19:07:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋