I own a 1995 Saturn SL-1. Recently, the air isn't as cool as it used to be. The faster I travel, the cooler the air is. When I'm at a stop light, the air is luke warm. I figured it's time to recharge the A/C.....
However.....at the same time this happened, the coolant temperature guage often reads HOT! I mean all the way in the red...almost off the charts. I had to turn the heat on to keep it from overheating.....NOT fun when it's 95 degrees outside!
ALSO.....the same day this started happening, the "Service Engine Soon" light is now on all the time.
Could it be my thermostat?
2007-08-11 08:23:03 · 9 answers · asked by Quagmire 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Coolant resevior level ok, but can't find the radiator cap to save my life on a 1995 Saturn SL-1....
2007-08-11 08:35:36 · update #1
Have your cooling system checked, especially the fan operation.
2007-08-11 08:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cooling system wouldn't affect the A/C because the A/C radiator is in front. A bad fan will make the A/C and engine both run hot at idle because you won't get any air flow through the A/C and engine radiators.
Don't guess about the A/C charge. Get a $10 gauge and read the directions.
2007-08-11 10:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a 12 year old car. car a/c systems do leak very slowly over time. the rad is also old and tired. if the fan is not working perfectly you will run hot. the thermostat may not open all the way and will run hot.go to a rad shop and have it looked at. it is cheaper than overheating the engine and doing severe damage that can cause expensive damage to the motor and rad. the service engine light will come on when over heated on a saturn. good luck and dont take a chance. its not worth it. the rad cap is on the resevoir it is a closed system
2007-08-11 08:42:00 · answer #3 · answered by barbonzo1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happen to a car I just worked on same thing , changed the thermostat water pump flushed radiator, everything fin now hope this helps.
Also have the codes read and you should find the answer that you are looking for,
2007-08-11 08:35:20 · answer #4 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cooling fan not working, make sure the radiator has water in it
2007-08-11 08:29:26 · answer #5 · answered by 144289 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Got a mechanic? Time to go see him.
Don't have a mechanic? Time to find one.
2007-08-11 08:28:37 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your fan aint working . check to see if fans come on when you turn AC on . if not check your fuses. if your fuses are good check to see if you get power to the fans. if you have power your fans are busted
2007-08-11 08:47:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be and maybe you needs more water/coolant and maybe some freon
2007-08-11 08:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your electric cooling fan or relay is dead . replace.
2007-08-11 08:44:26 · answer #9 · answered by rasco 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋