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1994 Honda Accord Engine Overheating

Tiny
DIVALJD
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  • 1994 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 167,000 MILES
When I come to a stoplight, my engine begins to overheat, although not much past the middle mark. I've had the radiator flushed and filled, new head gasket installed, new thermostat, etc. I think I have a problem with my Idle Control Valve, the car runs a little rough at stops. Could this be causing the engine overheating issue, i.E. Low flow of coolant due to low idling? Problem is more pronounced when the A/C is on. Both fans work, not sure if they're kicking at the right temp though? Any ideas? Thanks.
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Sunday, April 13th, 2008 AT 2:37 PM

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Tiny
BRUCE HUNT
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I would have the cooling system pressure checked. There could be a leak in the system that does not necessarily result in a loss of coolant but rather allows air in to the system. One example is a crack in the radiator.

The rough idle. I would be pulling off each plug wire and seeing if one of them being off results in little change in the way the engine runs. You could be needing a new set of plugs or wires. Don't forget to look at the air filter as well.
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Monday, April 14th, 2008 AT 1:08 PM

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