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Over Idling Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting 22639 New User Feb 2, 2009, 10:40 AM Post #1 of 3 (1768 views) Over Idling Sign In Year of vehicle '92 Make of vehicle Toyota Model of vehicle Pickup Engine size 4 cyl Mileage/Kilometers 200,000 I have a ’92 Toyota Pickup with 200,000 miles on it. Today when I started it up (the engine was cold) it began idling around 3000 rpms which is faster than normal. I drove it 1 mile, got gas then drove another 2 blocks before it finally died down. At that point I noticed that the engine temperature was just below the red area (hot)….but the heater/defroster was still blowing cold air. The engine temp didn’t cool off for another ½ mile or so and that’s when the heater finally started blowing warm air. What could be the cause of this sudden “erratic” behavior and how can I fix it? Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Feb 2, 2009, 3:44 PM Post #2 of 3 (1761 views) Re: Over Idling Sign In Well, it 'sounds' like a thermostat problem. If the thermostat sticks closed, it will cause overheating, which causes air bubbles, which in turn can cause the coolant temp sensor to get an erroneous reading. Or....if the system is low on coolant, can cause the CTS to misread and the overheating. First check would be the coolant level. Make certain that both the radiator is full and the recovery reservoir is 1/2 full. Loren SW Washington 22639 New User Feb 2, 2009, 6:14 PM Post #3 of 3 (1755 views) Re: Over Idling Sign In Thank you. (This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Feb 3, 2009, 12:33 AM)   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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