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Search Auto Parts Search overheating problem Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting mountaindew User Aug 21, 2012, 1:38 PM Post #1 of 8 (1357 views) overheating problem Sign In 2001 dodge intepid ES 3.2 160,000 My problem is my wife got to work this morning and she said that the temperature gauge went way up and she could feel hot air coming through the vents with the ac on.She said it only did it when she was stopped.They filled the reservoir up but said it didnt take much.Could this be a thermostat problem Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 21, 2012, 2:12 PM Post #2 of 8 (1327 views) Re: overheating problem Sign In Check to see if the cooling fans are working properly. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. mountaindew User Aug 21, 2012, 2:21 PM Post #3 of 8 (1318 views) Re: overheating problem Sign In Thats what I was going to check when she gets home.Thanks mountaindew User Aug 21, 2012, 3:01 PM Post #4 of 8 (1311 views) Re: overheating problem Sign In I checked the fans and neither one is working.I swapped out the fuses and still doesnt work nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Aug 21, 2012, 3:16 PM Post #5 of 8 (1309 views) Re: overheating problem Sign In They will only come on when the PCM detects an engine temp high enough to warrant the cooling fans to turn on. You can trigger them manually by either jumping the load side terminals of the relay of doing an ATM test with a scanner that has bi-directional control capability. mountaindew User Aug 21, 2012, 4:20 PM Post #6 of 8 (1305 views) Re: overheating problem Sign In after further checking one of the plugs were loose.Tightened it up and all is good.Thanks for all the answers for things to check nickwarner Veteran / Moderator Aug 21, 2012, 4:32 PM Post #7 of 8 (1302 views) Re: overheating problem Sign In Glad it worked out and thanks for posting the fix. Sometimes the simplest things are the solution and the first things to check. Happy it wasn't some expensive parts. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 21, 2012, 5:31 PM Post #8 of 8 (1299 views) Re: overheating problem Sign In If the contacts were loose then it likely overheated the connectors and your fix will only be temporary. You should replace that pigtail and the fan is likely on the way out. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   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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