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1996 Acura TL engine overheat

Tiny
NDIABDOUL
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  • 1996 ACURA TL
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 168,000 MILES
I have a problem with my 1996 acura TL 3.2 this morning when I start the car the temperature gauge was up to "H" but sometimes is going to normal and go back to "H". I want to know what' wrong thanks !
Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 8:13 PM

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Tiny
KEVIN12881
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Could be a nomber of things from sticking thermostat to water pump. For a detailed explanation go to chevy lumina and read the artical of a 96 lumina overheating, just posted today
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Sunday, September 14th, 2008 AT 8:30 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi ndiabdoul,

I would suggest checking the radiator coolant level first. If the gauges movement is immediately after starting from cold, then it most probably is electrical, either a faulty sending unit, wire connections or a faulty gauge.
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Monday, September 15th, 2008 AT 11:16 AM

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