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2010 Civic DX Overheating Mystery

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Old Aug 5, 2019 | 08:42 AM
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Default 2010 Civic DX Overheating Mystery

My son's 2010 Civic DX-VP has a major issue with overheating during a long drive or anytime it is going faster than about 60. Runs about 2/3 to 3/4 of gauge normally, but tops out when under any load. Must implement mass heater-blow to cool down.
  • Originally, we discovered a seam leak on the radiator and replaced it and both hoses.
  • The fan blade had also disintegrated and we replaced the unit. Still overheated.
  • Replaced the thermostat and the lower ECT.
  • Replaced the ECM and had it reprogrammed/updated by Honda dealer.
  • All relays are good
  • Fans run appropriately
  • No water in oil
  • No condensation under filler cap
  • Coolant pressure test -extremely slow leak down-about one drop/2 to 3 minutes external to engine
  • Runs well
  • Compression check
Idle ~3000 rpm
#1 70 108
#2 70 105
#3 68 112
#4 66 103
 
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