My car over heats while we are in traffic or at traffic lights.
The fan cuts in and cools it down but I Imagine it wouldn't be too good for it to excessively get hot. It has a brand new radiator just put in. And also a heavy duty radiator coolant.
But driving along it stays as cool as a cucumber and has no troubles at all.
Any ideas? Many many many thanks!
Also it is a 90 model holden Barina.
2007-08-12 22:25:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your case report says that your car remains cool while it is normally driving on the road. The fan cut out thermostatic switch is working and the radiator cooling fan works, but the car engine is heated up at idling in traffic light stops! If your statements are true then the problem is very certain that the cooling fan rotates in the opposite direction. The correct direction is such that it drives fresh air from out to in. The possible reverse might be due the problem created by reversal of the two lead wires to the fan. This is possible if the plug in connector was removed and the 2 wires were twisted manually. Check the fan direction of rotation and interchange the 2 fan supply wires. your problem is solved.
2007-08-13 01:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dr.RS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it actually overheating or just getting a really high reading on the gauge? Here is what I found on one message board.
25th Mar 2001, 05:05
The Barinas seem to run at a very high temperature naturally. The temperature gage rockets up to 100 degrees C very quickly in heavy traffic, but once moving again, the airflow into the engine brings the temperature down very quickly. Its also easy to believe there is a fault with your thermostat for your electronic fan. It cuts in very high, around 100 degrees, but this is perfectly normal. The biggest concern with these cars are the plastic cam belt tensioners which have a habit of self destructing taking out the engine with them (ie belt snap = bent valves etc) Only cure is to service regularly (recommended belt change before dealer specifications). Otherwise a great fun little car. Here is a link to the site if interested.
http://www.carsurvey.org/viewcomments_review_6787.html
2007-08-13 05:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by LYNN W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to ignore the answer from LYNN W because it is about a completely different car. The 1990 model Barina was a rebadged Suzuki Swift (built in Japan) while the 1996 model was a rebadged Opal Corsa (built in Spain). The advise given about the 1996 model has nothing to do with what you've got.
You might want to take it to a mechanic and maybe get the advice of someone who specialises in Suzukis (though make sure to tell them that it is a Suzuki with a Holden badge because there often are changes made to rebadged models).
2007-08-13 06:13:08 · answer #3 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overheats or just gets towards the upper end of normal on your gauge? In traffic , that's somewhat normal. If you pin the gauge & start spewing coolant, "Houston we have a problem!" A Holden? from down under huh?
2007-08-13 05:40:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it to mechanic ask them to check waterpump and seals
also check all water hoses
2007-08-13 06:28:02 · answer #5 · answered by bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe because of the way you drive or because of the weather that time..
2007-08-13 05:34:26 · answer #6 · answered by mackie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thermostat sticking.
2007-08-13 06:28:21 · answer #7 · answered by z900a4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋