 HELP!!!!!!!!, one of those overheating problems |
 Feb 28, 2008 - 8:17 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Jan 9, '08 From Scarborough, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Sorry guys i tried to search but nothing came up!!
ANYWAYS, so my car is infact over heating. First week i noticed this- K!!! so about a week ago my temp gauge started acting up....it would rise..then when i turn my heater on it would drop. Couple days later my heater would no longer work, so i checked my coolant and barley had anything left so i topped it up. Everything seemed fine for a bit, then a day or two after my temp gauge reach above 'H' and i pulled over and it sounded like my head was boiling a nice pot of soup. I waited a bit and quickly released the rad cap. It steemed for a bit (obviously) and i toped it off with coolant and it ran fine for a day or two. So today on my way to work i ended on heading back home on a flat bed. My temp gauge stayed at above 'H', no warm air....i topped it of with coolant, and i donno where it goes :| its hard for me to tell if theres a leak...and i hope its not my head gasket? |
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Feb 29, 2008 - 2:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 1, '03 From Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Another way to test the radiator fan - unplug the temp switch / sensor on the bottom of the radiator (for GT, GT-S, and GT4 cars). This will cause the fan to kick on instantly, as long as its got power and relays are working. You can do this test with the car on, but not running - so no worries about overheating while troubleshooting.
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Mar 1, 2008 - 2:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '08 From Scarborough, Ont Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(scothaniel @ Feb 29, 2008 - 2:50 PM) [snapback]647764[/snapback] Another way to test the radiator fan - unplug the temp switch / sensor on the bottom of the radiator (for GT, GT-S, and GT4 cars). This will cause the fan to kick on instantly, as long as its got power and relays are working. You can do this test with the car on, but not running - so no worries about overheating while troubleshooting. thats for the tip man, i unplugged the sensor and the fans did come on instantly!!! |
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Theshanon HELP!!!!!!!! Feb 28, 2008 - 8:17 PM
Jeunesse Is your radiator fan working alrigt? what about th... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:21 PM Theshanon thats what i thought hmmmm i'll go check right... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:25 PM Havok1997GT check for leaks. hoses, Rad and water pump. tho... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:27 PM Jeunesse Not tonight and tomorrow coz its my turn to babysi... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:29 PM politicsareevil You've definately got a leak somewhere.. You s... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:31 PM Theshanon haha thank i was just kidding though, its late and... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:34 PM
Jeunesse QUOTE(Theshanon @ Feb 28, 2008 - 8:3... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:40 PM Batman722 first, you killed the thermostat, that needs to be... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:43 PM politicsareevil Lets hope you didnt blow your head gasket but yeah... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:46 PM pabel89 you should replace your radiator, or thier a littl... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:53 PM Theshanon QUOTE(pabel89 @ Feb 28, 2008 - 8:53 ... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:59 PM politicsareevil Is the radiator leaking..... Go to your local auto... Feb 28, 2008 - 8:57 PM politicsareevil About 20-45$ depending. Its pretty sweet. It ... Feb 28, 2008 - 9:06 PM alltracman78 Shanon?
You need to take a step back here, there... Feb 29, 2008 - 8:43 PM Jeunesse Hey Shanon, were you able to get your car fixed? W... Mar 1, 2008 - 12:47 AM Theshanon well i removed the old thermostat and tested it...... Mar 1, 2008 - 1:53 AM politicsareevil QUOTE(Theshanon @ Mar 1, 2008 - 12:5... Mar 1, 2008 - 2:54 AM alltracman78 QUOTE(politicsareevil @ Mar 1, 2008 - 2... Mar 1, 2008 - 1:12 PM dabazied QUOTEQUOTE(politicsareevil @ Mar 1, 2008 - 2:54 AM... Mar 1, 2008 - 1:19 PM Theshanon thermostats here, with empyolee discount go for 30... Mar 1, 2008 - 5:18 PM alltracman78 If the fan runs with the fan switch disconnected b... Mar 1, 2008 - 7:08 PM Theshanon it enever got past the middle, i took it out for a... Mar 2, 2008 - 3:29 PM alltracman78 If it's real cold the fan won't necessaril... Mar 2, 2008 - 9:03 PM scothaniel With the temps below 40F in Michigan, I dont think... Mar 3, 2008 - 5:43 PM Theshanon this is still weird man, my gauge hits the red H z... Mar 5, 2008 - 5:15 PM alltracman78 QUOTE(Theshanon @ Mar 5, 2008 - 5:15... Mar 5, 2008 - 8:17 PM Theshanon anyways...
QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Mar 5, 2008 ... Mar 6, 2008 - 1:47 AM stephen_lee still does that even after you replaced the therm?... Mar 5, 2008 - 5:37 PM Theshanon i loose coolant but i don't see it going anywh... Mar 5, 2008 - 5:39 PM alltracman78 QUOTE(Theshanon @ Mar 5, 2008 - 5:39... Mar 6, 2008 - 9:56 PM stephen_lee it just corroded out. you'd know if it was tha... Mar 5, 2008 - 5:56 PM Batman722 QUOTE(Batman722 @ Feb 28, 2008 - 8:4... Mar 5, 2008 - 8:57 PM Theshanon listen bat bwoiiiiiii i appreciate your time and a... Mar 5, 2008 - 9:39 PM Batman722 what's a "bwoiiiiiii" ? Mar 6, 2008 - 12:29 AM scothaniel Any funny smell or coloration in the exhaust? If ... Mar 6, 2008 - 11:33 AM GriffGirl I always try the super simple stuff first - you al... Mar 6, 2008 - 2:10 PM mahem109 Hey all, I have a 95 gt, 5fse, and guess what? it ... Jul 18, 2008 - 9:02 PM Toyotacelicafan1 I am going to try and add my input a little bit fr... Jul 20, 2008 - 1:00 AM |
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