Radiatorfandoesnotgoon overheats after approx. 20-30 minutes of driving

Check coolant level,could be air lock!

could it be a bad voltage regulator?

You need to perform a engine control module fault code test.

When a timing belt breaks it is likely to cause engine damage. You will most likely need to replace the engine head. ($700-$1000 parts & labour))

Yes, there can be more problems! I've had the following -

(1) starter motor - this is easily replaced and is fairly cheap to get a 2nd hand one - approx $80 for the motor

(2) crank angle sensor & coil - approx $500 parts & labour

did u disconnected ur car battery b4, it needs reset the ECU

you have a 1.8 liter turbo engine correct? it is the water pump that is driven by the timing belt. 100% positive this is correct i have replaced countless water pumps for this reason. the reason it overheats while driving is becuase the splines on the water pumps plastic impeller are gone and it is just freewheeling on the pump shaft. at idle the pump spins slow enough to get the impeller to turn. very very very very common. replace water pump timing belt and tensioner.

Check to see that the electric fan is coming on, there are two fans on this vehicle. The sender for the fan is right in front of the engine near the water housing, and is a common problem. Good Luck.

Allow it to cool down and refill system while running with heater on hot. Hopefully this will get the air out of the system. However, if this condition persists, have the radiator checked for hydrocarbons. These engines are sensitive to overheat and you may have blown a head gasket. (hope not)
Good luck!

have the alternator replaced and when you do this also replace the drive belt

Hi,

I had the same problem with my 1993 Liberty LX. Remove the thermostat (located inside bottom radiator hose engine connection - take the connection off and thermostat is inside). Reassemble (minus thermostat), reconnect bottom hose. Slowly (very, very slowly) refill the radiator and remove the bleed plug ( located beside the top hose connection to the radiator - a black square plug with a phillips head cross in the middle). When the radiator is full and clear water (no air bubbles) is coming out of the bleed point, replace the bleed plug and then the radiator cap.

Run the engine for five minutes (approx) or until normal engine temperature is reached. Allow the engine to cool down and recheck the water level - fill if necessary ensuring that the bleed plug is open and clear water is coming out of that point. Replace Bleed plug and then radiator cap. Run engine for five minutes (approx) and then test dive. If the engine overheats keep filling the radiator until there are no air bubbles coming from out of the bleed point.

This fixed my overheating problem. Good luck and safe motoring.