My car in the last few days has been having the temperature guage inch towards hot, especially when idling. When I drive it goes back down again (and it has been freakin cold here lately). The fan needed replacing. I replaced the fan in total (casing, blade, motor, all of it) and the fan started working again. But it still runs towards hot. Could it be the thermostat or a fuse?
2007-02-05 14:52:02 · 11 answers · asked by Bonapartess 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i would change the thermostat....and then check the coolant temp sensor...replace it...
2007-02-05 14:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by ke6mdw13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It very well could be a thermostat. Since the fan is turning on it shouldn't be a fuse. Depending on the type of vehicle, the cooling fan switch may be causing the fan to turn on late or spin too slow (my Camry had that problem). Otherwise it sounds like you have a coolant flow problem: clog somewhere in the system, thermostat stuck partially open or closed (optimist or pessimist?), water pump vanes corroded, or something like that. When you start driving you bring up the RPMs on the engine and makes the water pump spin faster and improve coolant flow.
2007-02-05 15:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by geno887 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thermostat thermostat thermostat, everybody thinks replacing the thermostat is the answer, I doubt it. Sounds to me like possibly a head gasket leak. Are you using any coolant? Check the reservoir the 1st time you use the car with the engine cold. Do this a few days to see if its disappearing. Also look for oil in the coolant reservoir. Also pull the dipstick and look for coolant in the oil. A milky light brown stuff will show on the dipstick if coolant is getting in. Do you see any coolant leak under the car? A definitive test can be made with a blocktester. http://www.arrowheadradiator.com/head_gasket_or_combustion_leak_test.htm
2007-02-06 04:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I concur with all of those that said it is the thermostat. The guy who said to test it first is spot on. The guy who mentioned the heater core or the radiator has a good answer as well. If you see any foaming, you may have a blown head gasket, which comes from overheating, There are many culprits that can cause this issue, the 1st thing to check is always the thermostat though. Good Luck
2016-05-23 22:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your coolant level is OK, the next thing to check is the thermostat. Sounds as if it may be partially stuck closed. They're cheap are usually easy to replace.
2007-02-05 14:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by charley128 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem with my old Ford Bronco II. I replaced the thermostat and I’ve never had to worry about it since. Something else you could try is to have the radiator power flushed, it could be clogged up.
2007-02-05 14:56:37 · answer #6 · answered by master_fargone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be some air in the system if it isn't the thermostat. Why not get the coolant changed? Get it from the dealer. Don't use aftermarket crap like Prestone All Makes All Models (it isn't).
2007-02-05 15:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by Buford T. Justice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the radiator full of fluid? - when running? just take the cap off and start the car until it warms up - then replace -
had a car one time show radiator full when stopped -
but when you cranked it up - it disappeared
if all above is well - may be time to replace the thermostat
don't believe it will be fuse
2007-02-05 14:56:44 · answer #8 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you might be right with the thermostat. Its easy to replace and doesn't cost much, it wouldn't hurt to try.
2007-02-05 14:56:17 · answer #9 · answered by Drew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a thermostat
2007-02-05 14:55:44 · answer #10 · answered by toni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋