celica overheated., Fan/Fan switch/Thermostat? Options

[Badkarma]

my gf's celica overheated today and by the time she realized the temp guage topped out, she was home and the car was steaming. when i got home from work i checked the coolant, it was low so i filled it and it isn't leaking. (not enough to notice) so i had her start the car and the fans didnt turn on at all while the temp guage topped out again after about 5 min.

i figure its probably the thermostat, Fan Switch/Relay, or the Fan itself. am i on the right track? how hard is it to pull the thermostat or fan switch/relay?

Thanks, Erich

[nics]

i disconnected the fan switch at the bottom of the rad. it started both fans, and the temp rose to half way, stayed there for ab out 10 min. then rose to max. the fans stayed on the entire time. tomorrow im going to buy a radiator cap, thermostat and some flush. we'll see if that works. i hope it fixes it. im hoping this works. been bumming rides 2 weeks till this paycheck.

another question though. if unplugging the fan switch is the only way the fans start. is that a problem with the relay, switch, fans, or the thermostat not working??

Thanks, Erich

No problem with the relay and fans. Does you fans EVER come on when everything is connected?

well, the bolt to the thermostat on the 94 5spd is pretty rusted. and the head is rounded. so i tried just the new radiator cap in that celica and it didnt help. still overheated after about 5-10 min.

the 96 auto celica didnt repsond to a new thermostat or a new radiator cap either.overheated after 5-10min. i dunno what to do next.

both cars had the fans running the whole time.

Erich

It does push all the coolant in the reservoir, isnt it? if thats the case then it would prolly b an internal leak.

Be prepared to spend $$