2002 Alero running hot - 2002 Oldsmobile Alero

Honestly it sounds like your thermostat is either bad or was put in backwards,

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Car overheats and Air blows hot at idle?
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could be a loose belt or a water pump that is on it's last legs. J.

Start by pulling the OBD 2 Codes( On Board Diagnostics)

check and replace tempreture sending unit and bleed air out of system

Simple fix, inspect the temperature sensor wire leads or replace sensor. It's located on the intake manifold by the thermostat housing. Good luck and keep me posted.

All this runs though the hazzard button in the dash. The light in it gets hot and eventually shorts the system. It is fairly easy to replace if you have small hands. I think the new button is around $20. This happened to my alero and also my moms alero. Solved the problem on both.

I happen to own a 2002 alero, and my wife called me and said the same problem had happened. Change your fuel filter.

I happen to own a 2002 alero, and alot of people says the same thing about theirs. You may need to replace you head gasket and run more antifreeze than water.

Check your fan. You have air flow problems. If you don't have a fan clutch look at the electrical fan problems.