I had the same problem with my 2000 4 cylinder Eclipse. I read the Haynes Manual and it said to make sure there is still radiator fluid in the overflow tank when the car is running. It all runs on a kind of vacuum pressure system. Make sure there is plenty of fluid in the overflow tank first, if not then turn the car off and let completely cool. Add fluid to the radiator until full then fill the overflow tank to the top, The excess should come out of the drain hose for the tank. O and check when the engine is on and running for awhile if the top hose going into the radiator is hot, if not the radiator fluid is not circulating and you might need to replace the water pump.
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 AT 1:42 PM