1999 Buick Century

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JOHNSCASS
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1999 Buick Century

my car ran hot all the way to the red H, the temperture light popped on my TRAC OFF light came on and it seems as if my steering locked up and was hard to turn and then it just came to a halt , although my hoses were in tact my serpentine belt seemed as if it were, (but I was frantic and could of overlooked it) what could it be .......(on the side of the highway)hellp
Jul 12, 2009 at 3:32 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Several things can cause an engine to overheat. If the serp belt came off, that is the problem. If not, make sure the coolant is full and not leaking.

Let me know what you find.
Jul 18, 2009 at 10:27 AM
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