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Tiny
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Hello, I was driving in traffic with AC on, temp out was 99, going up a little hill car accident up ahead, AC stopped working and all of a sudden needle to temp was on high, no steam or water coming out, I waited for car to cool off I opened radiator it still had water, could it be I had AC in traffic with hill and hot out. Please tell me I didnt break my vehicle.
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 AT 5:42 PM

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Tiny
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I bet the cooling fan was not working. Have it checked to be sure.

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Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 AT 5:43 PM
Tiny
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As I let it cool off, I was able to drive home and it didn't heat up again, but this time I didn't use the AC. Btw, I didn't mention that the radiator is at least 8 months old, brand new.
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 AT 5:46 PM
Tiny
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Ok, did you check the cooling fan?

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Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 AT 6:13 PM

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