2002 Honda Civic overheating

Tiny
DRAGRACER.1994
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
My civic overheats only when it is idling, but it doesnt overheat when im going down the highway what could this be?
Thursday, August 20th, 2009 AT 7:00 PM

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Tiny
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Coolant level okay?

Are the cooling fans coming On? If so check the radiator if its partially clogged and water pump if its circulating the coolant thru out the engine to include checking the thermostat.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2009 AT 7:29 PM

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