2003 Kia Optima over heating

2003 KIA OPTIMA
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ADAMTOSI
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2003 Kia Optima 6 cyl 72000 miles

When the car is at a stop the car starts to over heat temp guage starts to go towards the red line. If I step on the gas the guage returns to normal. Also when you are driving the temp guage gose back to normal. Is this the water pump or could it be something else? Thanks
Jan 25, 2009 at 12:33 AM
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ZACKMAN
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I don't think your fans are working. Next time it overheats, get out of the car and check the fans. It also wouldn't hurt to check the thermostat.
Jan 29, 2009 at 3:59 PM
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