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Old 07-01-2007, 12:36 PM
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so i think a large problem with my car overheating is the fan not coming on all the time....i hot wired from the battery and that works so i dont know whats making it not come on all the time....what all can i check or replace to get the fan to work???
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 01:06 PM
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well im pretty sure its that plug on the thermo housing cause we hotwired the relay and it came on so i think its the plug...at least i hope so...lol
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 02:04 PM
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ok i replaced it and the fan seems to be working now but its still getting hot and going all into the overflow tank so i have no damn idea right now what to check for next...anyone have any ideas???
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 02:42 PM
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Did you change your thermostats? You can remove it and try to run it without it.
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 02:53 PM
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i replaced the thermo about a month ago i think....i didnt know you could run it without it though,i have no idea what else it could be...this sucks....it keep boiling in the overflow tank and i dont know why.

is the fan suppose to stay on the whole time while im driving???
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 05:00 PM
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check ur thermostat and make sure itsfreeflowing.no the fan should not stay on the whole time, it comes on periodically while driving.
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 06:08 PM
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ok im thinking i MIGHT know something else it could be....does everyone have 2 seals on the rad cap or is it just the cap on the neck???...i mean like a seperate one that goes in the neck and then the cap on that one.
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 06:42 PM
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bump for my last post cause i need to know if im the only one....lol
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 07:13 PM
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There are two pieces of rubber seals on rad cap.
 
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Old 07-01-2007, 07:15 PM
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ok good cause im missing the one that goes in there and i think thats what causing this whole mess....
 


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