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1999 Honda Accord car guage shows car running hot when idle

Tiny
TPA1BXH
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  • 1999 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 177,000 MILES
The upper radiator hose busted and I replaced it, than the car gauge showed the car running hot when sitting idle. I replaced the thermostat and the car gauge still shows the car running hot when sitting idle. What could it be?
Friday, September 4th, 2009 AT 8:25 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi tpa1bxh,

Thank you for the donation.

Did you bleed the system after replacement of the upper hose and thermostat?

With cold engine, remove the radiator cap and check the coolant level. If it is low, top it up and run engine with radiator cap off. Keep topping up till coolant level is full and stabilises before closing radiator cap.

Check if the cooling fans are working.
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Friday, September 4th, 2009 AT 11:25 AM

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