My "check engine temperature" warning comes on at random times. The temperature gauge will move to hot and them move back down to normal with in 60 seconds. I my fan is louder than normal when this happens. What could be causing this? Is is doing damage to my engine?
I disconnected the battery for about an hour to clear the car's computers and followed the Owner's Manual in the Maintenance section for the OBD II to allow the computers to relearn. This seems to have resolved the problem.
The problem began to re-occur so I broke down and took the car into the dealer to read the codes for the check engine light. They told me that the thermostat needed to be replaced and wanted $650, plus parts to do so. I paid the $95 for the diagnostic test and went to Kragen and special ordered the thermostat and gasket for $30. It took me a little less than an hour to replace it. The old one had a series of cracks around a brass bowl that was causing it to "hang up" in its housing causing the occassional overheating. Apparently waiting a few minutes with the engine off allowed it to release.
Hoped this helps.
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I have the same exact problem.
I disconnected the battery for about an hour to clear the car's computers and followed the Owner's Manuals in the Maintenance section to allow the computers to relearn. This seems to have resolved the problem.
Good luck.
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