2002 Mitsubishi Galant overheating

2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT
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Engine Cooling problem
2002 Mitsubishi Galant 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

When I stop at a light or in stop and go traffic
the car overheats and i have to put heater on to lower the needle. I just replaced the thermostat in January and new water pump was put in last summer. What do you think is the problem thanks
Apr 22, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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Are the cooling fans coming on? If not then turn on the A/C and see if that turns the fan on. If the fan still does not come on then suspect faulty fan motor. If the A/C does turn the fan on then suspect faulty engine coolant temperature sensor.




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Apr 22, 2009 at 5:52 PM
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