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97 civic weired overheat problems.........

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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Are you losing any coolant?
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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no i don't think so...........i checked the coolant every time before i start the car... and the coolant always full in the radiator........machanic and i didn't see any leaks in there.....but this only happen when i turn on the a/c.......over 30 mins or traffic stuck it will happen in the 2 pic that ur guys saw... if i didn't turn on a/c the temperature is normal (2 pic) just don't know why...............
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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It sure sounds like the radiator fan is not always turning ON when it is supposed to.
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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yea....but..... the fan will turn on but i'm not sure was it the right time on something i really don't know......i aw the fan is working but is there any realate about the radiator fan???
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Does putting a jumper wire across the coolant switch connector located on the thermostat housing prevent the overheating when the A/C is ON?
 
Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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i never try to put the jumper wire when the a/c is on... but i tried to put a jumper wire to the switch connector nd the fan still keep going............
 
Old Aug 23, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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anybody can help me out.. or have some pro mechanic recommand in southern california???
 
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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Do what Ron suggested, put in a jumper wire and test-drive with the A/C on. Fan should be running all the time with the jumper in. If it stays cool then, replace the thermal switch.
 
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