2001 Saab 9-5 overheating

2001 SAAB 9-5
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87SPECIALTEACHER
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 Saab 9-5 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 114K miles

my car overheats. I can get the temperature down by turning on the heater full bast. Is this a thermostat problem or a radiator issue?
Dec 5, 2009 at 7:56 AM
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MNTHNY4
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u have a bad engine coolant temp sensor ,& as per preventive maintenance i would replace coolant thermostat also ,if u cannot remember it been changed & how long ago.
Dec 7, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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