Car runs for a while and then over heats

2004 SUZUKI FORENZA
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ARTHUR45
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The car will run fine on the highway for 30 mins, then when i exit it will start to over heat. I turn on the defroster and it returns to normal operating temp. The thermistat is new. Could it be a clogged rad?
Apr 25, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Is the cooling fan working properly and coolant level okay if so could be the water pump impeller
Apr 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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