i have a 94 accord an i cant go more than a mile without the temperature gauge goin in the red an when i turn the car off i can still hear the fans goin does anyone know wut the problem could be
2007-10-05 14:52:13 · 8 answers · asked by that guy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
With the fans coming on and the car over heating so fast, it sounds like one of four problems.
A- No coolant? Is there a leak? Did you check the fluid level?
B- Thermostat is stuck causing the coolant not to circulate and boil inside the engine block and not making it to the radiator. When the fans are on, does it blow hot air or cold air? Cold air means the coolant is not circulating.
C- Head gasket is leaking exhaust into the coolant and heating it up very quickly and causing to much pressure on the system.
D- Water pump impeller came apart or lost the belt for the water pump causing lack of circulation of coolant.
My guess is the thermostat!
2007-10-05 15:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by Upstate Imports Auto Repair 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could be several things. It could just be low on coolant. Have you checked the radiator or overflow tank? Do this only when it's cool, though, or you may get a painful burn. If you add coolant, be sure it's the right kind for your car, and it contains the right mixture of water and antifreeze. If you're in a cold weather environment, you'll need that protection soon.
It could be that the water pump has failed, or there's air in the system that keeps coolant from circulating. Have a mechanic check for these.
2007-10-05 14:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's none of the above. Don't waste time and money guessing. Go to a RADIATOR SHOP, not an auto repair, and get the radiator cleaned. Look in your phone book if you don't know where one is.
2007-10-05 16:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it might be the thermostat or the radiator cap
i suggest you preasure test the system to check for leaks
check the overflow tank for cracks
check the condition os the hoses and replace them
2007-10-05 18:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Dying Fetus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the engine coolant thermostat inside the bell housing where the top big fat black radiator hose connects to the engine.
2007-10-05 14:58:41 · answer #5 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does it overheat while driving (especially at high speeds)? If it does, replace the thermostat. Easy, cheap task. $10 for the thermostat.
2007-10-09 14:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by je-actx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the water pump was changed, the hose was replaced but it stills gets hot, Don,t know what else to so
2015-01-20 08:26:33 · answer #7 · answered by N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the radiator but first top off your antifreeze fluid
2007-10-09 15:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by mr fugi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋