My car overheats. I have changed thermostat, radiator, and water pump. But still overheats. What is the problem?
Jul 26, 2017 at 1:22 PM
Overheating
2000 CHRYSLER 300M
ELIDA ARRIAGA
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HARRY P
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Is the cooling fan coming on when the car is warmed up? If not, then that is your problem. Check this article out:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works
Your car has an electric fan.
If your fan is not coming on, the problem could be in a coolant temperature sensor. It could be not reporting the temperature to the engine computer, which is in turn not turning on the fan when needed. This is a common issue among pretty much all cars with electric fans. So start with checking that and let us know what you find. We will go from there.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-an-electric-cooling-fan-works
Your car has an electric fan.
If your fan is not coming on, the problem could be in a coolant temperature sensor. It could be not reporting the temperature to the engine computer, which is in turn not turning on the fan when needed. This is a common issue among pretty much all cars with electric fans. So start with checking that and let us know what you find. We will go from there.
Jul 26, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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