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Engine overheating?

Tiny
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  • 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.8L
  • V6
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  • 2,350,458 MILES
I changed the engine coolant temperature sensor, and it still tries to heat up. And when the car is idling it revs up on its own. What could be wrong?
Saturday, September 10th, 2016 AT 11:40 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked the computer for codes yet?
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Saturday, September 10th, 2016 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
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No. What are computer codes?
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Sunday, September 11th, 2016 AT 9:59 AM
Tiny
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Does the check engine light come on and stay on when you start the engine? If so, most automotive parts stores will scan the vehicle's computer for codes. These codes will start with a pxxxx format (like P0128). If your vehicle has a failure detected by your vehicle's computer this will narrow down what is causing the issue your experiencing.

If I am understanding your question right is your vehicle overheating and at idle the engine is revving on its own?
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Sunday, September 11th, 2016 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
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Yes, you are correct and I thought changing the engine temperature sensor would help, but it has not.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 AT 6:51 AM
Tiny
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Can you have it scanned for codes and if there ar codes can write down the exact code numbers not code descriptions?
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 AT 7:57 AM
Tiny
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Also is the radiator fan working correctly?
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 AT 7:58 AM
Tiny
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Yes, radiator fans both working. Where would I take to it to get scanned for codes?
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 AT 9:51 AM
Tiny
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A auto parts store as long as you do not live in California.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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Okay. Then once I get the numbers what do I do next?
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 AT 12:46 PM
Tiny
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Let me know the exact code numbers not code descriptions? Then we will go from there.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 AT 4:27 PM

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