1999 Honda Accord Overheating when AC is on

Tiny
ROBTRO
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  • 1999 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
The temperature guage in my Honda Accord rises rapidly when I have the AC on and I'm stuck in traffic. Once I start moving again, the temperature usually goes back down. But most of the time I have to turn the heat on to get the temperature lower because Im afraid it will overheat. Mechanics say the AC is working properly.
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 AT 4:11 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi robtro,

The problem is not with the AC but the cooling system.

With AC turned ON, does both the cooling fan comes on?
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Sunday, July 5th, 2009 AT 12:30 AM
Tiny
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Well how about that! I went to check the fans to see if they would move as the car heated up. Neither fan would spin. I noticed a wire with a plug dangleing from one fan. I picked it up and found another wire near it. The dam fan was unplugged. I checked the other fan and it too was unplugged. As soon as both fans were plugged in they started spinning. How woud both fans find themselves unplugged. Go figure.
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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 6:11 AM
Tiny
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Someone forgot to plug it in when he removed the radiator for repairs. Maybe it was something that wanted to have some fun with you? ;)
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Monday, July 6th, 2009 AT 10:14 AM

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