overheating

2005 MINI COOPER S
67,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JKHESLAR
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my 2005 mini cooper s runs hot while in traffic, when i turn the a/c it seems to help or if i start driving again. Sometimes it will spike a little while driving then cool down. Coolant level is ok the warning lights have never come on
Jan 17, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the thermostat and the water pump -start here electric fan coming on?
Jan 17, 2011 at 1:12 PM
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JKHESLAR
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Seems only to come on when the a/c is running, the tempe gauage has always ran in the 12 oclock postion
Jan 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the coolant temperature sensor and radiator fan relay
Jan 17, 2011 at 1:58 PM
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JKHESLAR
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Ok, thank you sounds like I should take it to a mini dealer. I bought the car used and this first trouble i have had in 2 years so I can't complain.
Jan 17, 2011 at 2:27 PM
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