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Overheating issue

Tiny
BILLY NIPPER
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  • 1995 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 240,000 MILES
My car is overheating for some reason. It got cold out and it only had water in it so it damaged the radiator. I have replaced the radiator and thermostat. No leaks anywhere in the system. The water pump was replaced four months ago. The coolant fans are running continuous at the moment due to my coolant temperature sensor being nonfunctional. I have jumped the connectors to keep them on in until I get the sensor in. The only codes I am getting from check engine light is 14: coolant temperature sensor and 2: oxygen content B. I have ran out of ideas here. Also, there should not be any air in the system. It dose not overheat when radiator cap is not on. It also has a new cap as well. Please help!
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Monday, January 15th, 2018 AT 2:06 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

The first thing I would do is have a leak down test done to the cylinders to check the head gasket. Most likely you have a leaking head gasket causing the overheating. The head gasket got damaged from the overheating.
I would start there.

Roy
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 3:28 AM
Tiny
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I was leaning to this but did not want it to be true! I am going to do this test and see. Thank you!
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 9:14 AM
Tiny
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I also forgot to mention that I did a compression test and all cylinders were in good range.
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 9:19 AM
Tiny
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Ok, good.

Compression test is different from a leak down test

Roy
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 4:53 PM
Tiny
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I will be performing that shortly.
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 5:40 PM
Tiny
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Okay, let me know how it turns out.
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Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 AT 5:43 PM

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