2005 Mazda MPV overheating

2005 MAZDA MPV
122,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ASK2CARPROS
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what cause it to overheat when after a few mins, of driving with the ac on, and the fan shut off when it started to overheat and the AC stop blowing cold air. There is no leaks of coolant in the ground ,but there is a light smell of sweet coolant coming from the front of the engine area. Any suggestion thanks
Aug 18, 2010 at 8:16 PM
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Hey Ask2carpros,

Love the username btw. It really sounds like you have a thermostat that is stuck closed or you have a coolant leak, here are a couple of guides that will help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please run some tests and get back to us so we can continue helping you.

Best, Ken


Dec 6, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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