2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Thermostat or Radiator?

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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LJM548616
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Right when I start driving the heat meter will jolt the the half mark between Hot and Cold. But if I do not put the heat on for the ac, it will rise on the meter and almost reach the Hot mark. What will I need to replace? Radiator, thermostat, the tubes? Please and thank you
Apr 13, 2008 at 1:17 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

replace the thermostat and have the radiator flow tested, check the cooling fans are working and have the sender checked for proper operation readings.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 13, 2008 at 6:18 PM
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