#16: Re: Coolant temperature problem Author: manicmechanic, Location: Stoke on TrentPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:28 am ---- If the thermostat has failed open the car will not get up to temp for ages ( hence stuck at 70 degrees) then when it does get hot there's no reserve of cooler water in the rad so the temp will spike high for a short time, probably for long enough for the stop light to come on. The fan should kick in if thats the case though
#17: Re: Coolant temperature problem Author: doggydoctor, Location: WrexhamPosted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 12:47 pm ---- To answer a few questions: The heater comes on fine. The car temp gauge goes a bit higher when stationary or slow uphill driving, comes down fine when driving normal again. Never overheats. The fan come son when temp shoots up. I haven't checked the radiator hoses, but the engine doesn't feel hot after the temp has shot up. Sometimes the temp gauge comes down again a few seconds after it shot up.
I haven't taken the car for a longer drive for a while, so I am not sure if the problem is still there. I think it's time for a good 60 minute trip.
#18: Re: Coolant temperature problem Author: chrism85, Location: United KingdomPosted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:02 pm ---- I have the exact same issue as this. I also know nothing about cars, but have been told that it may be the Head Gasket has gone,
#19: Re: Coolant temperature problem Author: Rusky, Location: suffolkPosted: Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:10 am ---- iv got this probably but also no heat from the heater
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