My recently purchased 95 Civic 1.6L registers hot once the ignition is on and my fuel gauge registers full in a similar fashion...maybe it's just coincidence. After looking into it, I noticed the fan isn't kicking on as well. So I replaced the thermostat, ECT gauge sending unit (single wire) and the ECT switch (next to the thermostat) the only one I haven't replaced the ECT sensor (two wire). After installing the new parts I topped off the radiator and started the car. Once again the gauge shot up to hot. I decided to let the car idle with the cap off. I noticed the fluid was not circulating nor was it getting hot. After a 10+ minute span...the coolant was still cold to the touch. The car isn't loosing coolant nor is it overheating. Furthermore the car idles and runs smooth with no other problems.
Jan 22, 2011 at 12:06 AM
