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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Warrington, PA
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overheated
Tonight i was working on my car, and letting her run for a little bit. All of a sudden i see some smoke coming from the hood. I quickly turn the car off, put the key in Pos. 2, and run the heater to cool her down faster. Later I noticed, that when the car is running, the fans don't work unless the heater/AC is on. AC/heater are the same in my car, both hot as hel. I'M thinking it is the relay, but haven't had much time to look into it. Any thoughts?
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06-06-2008, 07:03 PM
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Location: ronkonkoma ny 11779
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when its hot carfully feel the radiator hoses, if they arent HOT, then possible stuck closed thermostat. BUT FIRST: on the radiator fan switch touch together or jump the 2 wires together with the car running if the fan does come on the you should replace the switch. Be carefull when troubleshooting, you dont want to go past 3/4 on the temp, HG's dont like that.
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06-07-2008, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MO
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+1 on what Earl said. Test the switch first. And dont let it over heat. Much better to have a $40 fix instead of a $1200 head gasket job.
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