from viewers ,but the problem remains unsolved.
1. I got the radiator thorougly cleaned,
2. I got the radiator coils removed,
3. I got the valve fitted in pipe line removed,
4. I got the radiator fan replaced fom 80W to 120W (solved problem to quiet an extent but not fully)
5. I got the head gasket replaced (on advice of a reputed mechanic)
I got the AC system inspected . What the mechanics did , they bypassed the thermostat as because of it the AC was repeatedly tripping.
The car now gets heated in summers to the extent that water starts boiling.
The ONLY option now seems left is to get the radiator replaced.
BUT what seemes to me is that the radiator in a factory AC car is of the same size and material as in a non Ac car.
With such an experience I feel that 1 should never get an Ac installed.
IF still somebody can advise, kindly do so.
2006-11-20 21:27:38 · 15 answers · asked by maindoc11 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If ur engine does not stop after overheating ,frist get ur temp meter and temp sens check.
In genral condition maruti engine run between 85 to 91 deg cent.
Replace radiator frist ,because u have removed the coils from radiator which hold the water and helps to heat exchange
2006-11-27 00:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by trilochan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A/C's come with their own independant cooling circuits, so that cannot be the major source of the problem. You said that the 'water' is boiling. I hope you are using a combination of distilled water and coolant, and not just plain water. Your maruti cannot cool with regular water. If the coolant is boiling, how do you know? Typically if steam is formed, to protect the radiator from bursting, there is a coolant bleed (a plastic box where you can see some green fluid) where the expanded coolant should collect or overflow from. If it is boiling/ leaking out from the radiator cap, then there could be something wrong with the radiator circuit, but it also means that the engine heat is being transferred to the coolant, which is a good thing. Check your radiator pump. It may be a circulation problem.
The strange thing is that this should be a problem easily solved by an authorized service centre. If they do not know this, then I suggest you look for another place.
2006-11-21 12:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by WizardofID 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the thermostat is the cause of the problem. Many mechanics do not know how to test the thermostat properly. The thermostat activates the radiator fan when the temp of water inside radiator reaches 60*c. Hence, to test the thermostat u have to run the engine in idle condition for about 15 minutes and see whether the radiator fan automatically is activated. If it is not activated and replace the thermostat and test it again
2006-11-21 04:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Ven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somewhere in the cooling system there could be a restriction. Or there may be an air pocket in it and needs to be bled. If it has an air pocket in it ,it can be frustrating to get it out. But those are your 2 best bets Getting the cooling system flushed may solve your problem and remove the air pocket if there is one and will tell you or the mechanic that there is a restriction. But make sure they do a flush and not just a drain and fill!. The only other possibility is you have 2 fans and the one that is supposed to come on when your AC is on isn't
2006-11-20 21:40:24 · answer #4 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the engine has a lot of miles on it, there could be a lot of sludge in the block. The only way to remove it is to remove the freeze plugs and flush it out with a power flusher.
Or it's possible the radiator is too small for the car. Count the rows of cores in the radiator and call a dealership and ask them, what the proper amount of cores it should have.
Did you check the lower rad. hose, as I advised, in the last answer?
Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-11-20 23:49:50 · answer #5 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel most of the Marutis 800 have this problem and I felt the only alternative is to keep the thermostat at low and put off the compressor when you are driving on to a alivated up road as the load would be more on the engine and the vehicle would be heated up.when you come to the level road put on the compressor swith on again. If you get any better answers please let me also know.
Regards
2006-11-21 21:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by car lover 4444 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude you said "The car now gets heated in summers to the extent that water starts boiling" In which part of India do you stay and where do you keep water such that it starts boiling?
Please input exact scenario.
Cheers,
Jay
2006-11-21 21:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did anyone suggest that you replace or test your raditor cap? The cap will pressurize the tank allowing you car to run cooler/. If they get weak or plugged they will not work to pressureize the system causing overheat and boiling in the rad.
2006-11-20 21:41:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh My god! THis is a very dangerous problem,Do you have any lakes in your city,Park your Maruti there for three nights and four days,all your problems get solved!
2006-11-20 21:37:38 · answer #9 · answered by destiny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best solution, take it to a maruti authorised dealer and have it checked.
2006-11-23 17:29:32 · answer #10 · answered by SGK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋