Overheating and no power to climate control?

2003 HONDA ACCORD
178,541 MILES • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAMELALEWIS
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I have the car listed above that I just bought a few months ago. My front bumper was loose and while driving on the highway it fell off and dragged for a short time under the car. I removed the bumper and continued my trip. I don’t know if it happened immediately but about an hour later, I noticed I had no power to my heater or A/C. Figured it was a fuse. A few days later I noticed my car started overheating within a few minutes of being on. I have checked the fuses and changed the thermostat, refilled the coolant after changing the thermostat and still have the problem. Any idea what it might be? Thank you in advance.
Oct 18, 2024 at 6:23 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Does it overheat if you are driving at highway speeds, or does it seem more likely to happen in stop and go traffic?

If it is stop and go traffic, pay attention to see if the cooling fan is turning on. You may have damaged a wire when the bumper came apart.

Let me know.

Joe
Oct 18, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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PAMELALEWIS
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It happens in either situation. The fans are not turning on at all. Do you think it is worth it to change the temperature sensor?
Oct 18, 2024 at 2:37 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If you aren't getting power, the sensor isn't a likely cause. I need to know if this is a 4 or 6 cylinder. Have you checked fuses to confirm none are bad?

Let me know the engine size so I can look through the correct wiring schematic.

Take care,

Joe
Oct 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM
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