1993 Honda Accord

176,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHIJICAR
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Hi, I noticed that when I travel long distances with my a.c on and finally stops for a while, the temperature gauge starts tending towards the red mark. If I resume acceleration on the road again, it starts dropping gently. On a particular day, it got all got all the way to the red zone and overheated- I check the bonnet n discovered the fans had stopped, then i put off the ac and then started the car again and the fans picked. My assumption is that the car the car tends to overheat after a long drive with ac on and then a stop (while the ac is still running). While on the highway the temp is perfect. Do u think it has to do with my radiator pores(dunno wat they call it), maybe enough air aint passing thru them. Pls advice. Nb: I ve changed my relay n the fan hasn't stopped since after the first time it happened.
Aug 29, 2010 at 8:09 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try replacing the thermostat for a start,if it don't work-let me know.
Aug 29, 2010 at 8:26 PM
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CHIJICAR
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@rasmataz. Which of the thermostat re u referin to, a.c or engine thermostat?
Aug 30, 2010 at 2:30 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The engine thermostat
Aug 30, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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