Overheating at idle???????
02-07-05, 09:19 PM
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Overheating at idle???????
My RX overheats when sitting still but cools down as soon as i start driving the fsm isnt any help has anyone had this problem or know whats wrong.
02-07-05, 09:38 PM
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Sounds like the clutch is going out in your cooling fan. A typical test is to warm up your car to operating temp and turn it off. Then spin your fan by hand. I think normally it shoudn't spin more than a half to a full revolution. Do a search for "clutch fan" or something similar. you will find a lot of info on this as well as possible electric fan conversions.
02-07-05, 10:02 PM
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Its sounds as if maybe you have some sort of blockage in your system??? Fan clutch is a good plac to start, otherwise I would try replacing your thermostat, it sounds like that mightnot be opening all the way.
02-07-05, 10:05 PM
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Also check to see that your engine isn't on fire, that happened to be the case when my car started to overheat at idle.
On a serious note, as mentioned before, check your fan clutch, thermostat, and fan shroud.
On a serious note, as mentioned before, check your fan clutch, thermostat, and fan shroud.
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