Overheating?

1996 TOYOTA TERCEL
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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HAL MANTA
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Engine light, battery light, overheating max.
Apr 26, 2023 at 4:12 AM
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Going to need more information please, have you checked the coolant level, and can you hear the radiator fan working when the engine is overheating? Please check out this guide to help us get started on fixing the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-overheating-or-running-hot

Please go over this guide and report back.
Apr 27, 2023 at 2:21 PM
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HAL MANTA
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When in neutral or park the temperature gauge is normal. No fluid leaking, only when driving does the temperature constantly rises until it maxed out. No smoke or noise. This was not gradual, it started immediately.
Apr 27, 2023 at 2:51 PM
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Do you hear the radiator cooling fan come on when the engine is hot?
Apr 29, 2023 at 10:37 AM