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Old 05-04-2004, 08:58 PM
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Anyone else overheating?

I replaced my t-stat, radiator cap and coolant last night. I was having a problem with the needle creeping up with the a/c on. I would be driving and look down and it was on the H. I would freak out, kill the a/c and pull over. I thought replacing this stuff would fix the problem. Well, tonight I was driving home on the freeway with the a/c on and it started creeping again, it got in between the normal dot and H, then I killed it and it dropped back down to normal.

What could be causing this? I cant think of anything else. I do not have any leaks.

BTW: This is with my 97.

Thanks.
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Old 05-04-2004, 09:14 PM
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Check for cool spots in the radiator?
Also whats your coolant mix?
I'm assuming its the 97?
Do you know if your radiator fans are turning on?

kinda strange
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Old 05-04-2004, 09:45 PM
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Try bleeding your coolant system. There should be a coolant bleeder bolt somewhere. Just like the VE has.
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Old 05-05-2004, 03:49 AM
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Make sure your fans are activating like stated above. The last part of your system would be to check the water pump.
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Old 05-05-2004, 07:17 PM
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this may sound real basic, but check coolant level again, when the air comes out the level changes.
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