Engine temperature heating up at idle/stop

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
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BOCALD8334
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I have installed new radiator and thermostat and the engine is still heating up. It is only heating up at a stop light and when idle. If the A/C kicks on then it brings the temp back to normal. It does not heat up on the highway.
Jan 17, 2012 at 3:04 AM
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FIXITMR
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is radiator fan turning on to cool it off?
Jan 17, 2012 at 3:07 AM
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There are two fans and every time i have checked it there is only one fan running.
Jan 17, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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1 fan running even with air on? other fan may be dead if it never works. or getting no voltage?
Jan 18, 2012 at 2:30 AM
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Even with air on the fan runs. I looked it over again and i can only see one running at all times. Is there such a thing as a fan thermostat? I know the engine has a thermostat but have never heard of a fan thermostat.
Jan 18, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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FIXITMR
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why the other fan dont work is the question. and i would not expect any fan to be on until a certain temp is reached. unless the AC is turned on then the fans should be on. you should test the non working fan for voltage. if it has voltage it's shot.
Jan 18, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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