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James Solomon Posted on Sep 15, 2013
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Oveheating Over heating while at idle. Replaced radiator, thermostat, water pump. Fan only works when ac is on.

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Most probably the engine coolant temperature sensor is bad.

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  • Posted on Aug 23, 2008

SOURCE: just replaced the water pump,

Check to see if the thermostat is installed correctly there is a certain way it goes the cooling system. Since you have had a lot of parts replaced could have air trapped in system this can cause overheating as well. Drain radiator leave cap of and start motor add water slowly until radiator is at the level recommended. Does car have white smoke comming out exhuast pipe this would be good indication of a blown head gasket. Hope this helps

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Oct 31, 2008

SOURCE: 1995 jeep laredo over heats

you might have a blown cylinder head gasket.check the cooling fan

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 02, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 jeep wrangler very little heat

YOUR RADIATOR HAS TRAPPED AIR IN IT AND NEEDS T BE "BURPED".

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 01, 2009

SOURCE: heating problem

If you changed the thermostat yourself and have noted that the lower radiator hose is cooler than the upper radiator hose, you may have installed the thermostat incorrectly or have purchased a faulty thermostat. A lower radiator hose that does not get hot (or as hot as the upper radiator hose) is a direct indication of a faulty thermostat. Please vote for this solution if you found this to be helpful. Thanks,

Kiri Amarakoon

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  • Posted on Jan 05, 2010

SOURCE: 99 jeep cherokee problem w/ heat

It could be a flap but more likely you have a air trapped in the heater core or the hoses connecting the heater core when refilled the system after your repair.
Loosen the supply hose that go to the heater core at the highest point and run engine until coolant comes out.

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