1998 Honda Accord

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DORIAN09
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  • 1998 HONDA ACCORD
1998 Honda Accord 4 cyl 139231 miles

Just recently replaced thermostat, both fans, and another leaking hose. I put my car on a diagnostic machine and it said nothing about the temperature sensor. My car still running hot whenever it is idling and I have to replace the fluids when this ocours. I'm a bit confused on what to do next. Also how often is the fan supposed to to come on. The car ran hot today and the fan was not on, but when I drove off the tempeture went down. When I got to school I checked the radiator and it was not full but the resevoir was still full. I can also smell the antifreeze getting hot. I checked to see if the water was mixing with the oil and it wasn't. How can I check to see if my fans are working properly?
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 AT 10:05 PM

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KHLOW2008
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Hi dorian09,

When repairs were carried out, was the system bled of air?

After topping up the coolant, did the level goes down and recovery tank level increase?

The fan should come on when the temperature has reached 1/2 or slightly more, usually about 20 minutes after starting running.

At the thermostat housing there is a 2 wire connector, disconnecit and use a jumper across the terminals of the wire harness. Turn on ignition switch and fans should work. If not, check the fan motor and relays.
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009 AT 12:56 PM

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