My car recently shot up to the red zone in temp. So we checked the fuses and one for the heat/ac was blown. (course car has no leaks in radiator and has plenty of fluid) so we bought a new fuse (25amp) put it in and it blew again. we unplugged the heater blower and put a new one in and it still blew. unplugged the radiator fan as well and it blew again. so we put in a new Thermostat and plugged everything back in. Im out of amps so I cant test it but I drove it round town and it still go hot (this time not all the way to the red zone)
Does anyone have any suggestions on whats going on? because I just drove this car across country and it was fine. now 2 weeks later this happens? Any ideas?
2007-06-08 14:10:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Ok I've established that neither the fan on the radiator or the blower fan that runs heat/ac has anything to do with the fuse blowing. Both disconnected and the fuse still blows! Im about at my whits end with this car and its my baby I LOVE her!
2007-06-08 14:23:37 · update #1
The heat/ac fuse has no relation to the cars temp, if you are heating up with no signs of leaks and the radiator is full....then more than likely your water pump has or is going out. Never doubt or second guess your temp gauge, if it says the car is hot, then always assume it is accurate until you can prove it wrong. Your local parts store will be able to sell you a thermometer designed to check your coolant temp. Get one, take your radiator cap off (while engine is cool), place the probe in the fluid then start your car and let it idle til it warms up to normal temps then let it run til it goes near the red zone...the thermometer should match the cars temp gauge...if it does, then likely your water pump is to blame. Also check and see if the electric fan is coming on, if not it can either be bad or maybe a temperature sending unit is faulty.
As for the fuse...that is an electrical short likely in your blower motor...but beware, automotive electrical problems can be hard to find and if a shop cant find it right away...diagnosing the problem can get expensive very quick.
Good Luck
2007-06-08 14:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by azdrifter1965 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for vacuum leaks like a disconnected hose or one that is cracked right at the connecting points. Also check condition of the large piping going from air filter box to throttle body, it may be split and opening allowing too much air to enter.It can also be very dirty fuel injectors/throttle body.
2016-05-20 06:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To save the life of your car take it to the dealer.They will check the electricial system.They work on them every day.Any type of electricial problem if not corrected can cause major problems that could cause more harm.
2007-06-08 14:34:05 · answer #3 · answered by HyperGforce 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sound like your fan is not coming on and shorting out try to unplus the fan plug and put fuse in that is your problem most likly a fan motor
2007-06-08 14:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by jim v 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Something is shorting out somewhere. You may have a bare wire touching something and causing this problem. I too have had the same fate out of my GA.
2007-06-08 14:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by FirebirdMan54321 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try unplugging the a/c clutch,it may be grounding out
2007-06-08 14:13:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your oil too
2007-06-08 15:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by funzies 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i love Sam don't you?
2007-06-08 14:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋