Overheating

2000 SATURN SL2
100,000 MILES
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TAC2012
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i have a 2000 saturn sl2, my car appears to be getting too hot as when i drive it even for as short as 30 minutes, my coolant cap pops n all my coolant overflows out. My temp gauge reada less than 1/4 the whole time. What could be causing this?
May 28, 2013 at 7:35 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You ether have a bad cap or coolant temp sensor alsoinspect the inside of the connector if the terminails are blue or green instead of silver you will need a new connector.
May 28, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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TAC2012
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The connector for what?
May 28, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The connector for the coolant temp sensor.
May 28, 2013 at 8:46 PM
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