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1995 saturn sc2,,temp gauge gets real close to red before fan comes on and goes down to first mark past cold,seams like a big gap and to close to red,,this is at idle,,
have two things wrong,it is either the radiator is stopped up or the thermostadt has gotten to hot which has damaged the elementhave two things wrong,it is either the radiator is stopped up or the thermostadt has gotten to hot which has damaged the element
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The ac fan only comes on when the ac is on , the engine fan comes on at engine operating temp . few things to check , the radiator core fins are free from rubbish leave or plastic bags , the thermostat is fully open , radiator tubes are blocked with gunk have it flow tested .
CarGurusAug 20, 2014 - Also as my temperature gage rises but car does not overheat. ... tempneedle gets up towards the red mark while you're driving, then yes, ... i have a 2006Pontiac Grand prix and my temp. goes up to the ... crzgrl637 answered 6 months ago ...the cooling fans won't kick on then you will see gauge over heat.
Could be.. is the system FULL? Air in it can cause some odd things. When engine and coolant are COLD (as in after sitting over night), open the radiator cap. Top off the overflow res with a 50/50 antifreeze / water mixture to HOT mark. Start engine, turn heat to hot and fan to high. Top off RADIATOR with same 50/50 mixture slowly & gradually. As the coolant circulates, it should bring any AIR trapped in the system (from heater core & engine block) to the radiator where you can replace it with the 50/50 mix. Once the coolant is HOT and stays level - about an inch under the opening, close the radiator. Monitor the overflow res and add as needed. Good luck!
Here are some troubleshooting tips that may help with your problem, although at first glance I would say your cooling fan is not working. Bear in mind that on your model Saturn the needle is almost in the red before the fan starts to operate. It is a rather disconcerting part of the Saturn's original design.
Any cooling system fault in JULY/AUGUST is a big deal. This sensor is 22$ and can be installed in a COLD engine in minutes.Very small cost for accurate gauge so you can monitor gauge and know if real overheating conditions exist.I would probably spring for a new thermostat while Im servicing that sensor and coolant just for good measure. stay cool
no,not "into"red,but close to it.
if it goes to red,you might have a failing thermostat.
let me xplain.
-a failing thermostat will either make your motor run too hot,or too cold,(the temp you see on your dash is for the motor)
NOW,you also have a temp sensor for the radiator fan,which is on the radiator.
SO,if the motor thermostat isnt opening,the rad' isnt getting the hot water(to cool off),in turn,the fan will come on later!!(hotter)
in conclusion,replace the engine thermostat,(it's cheap$$)
have two things wrong,it is either the radiator is stopped up or the thermostadt has gotten to hot which has damaged the element
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