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gary123
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Dec 15, 2015, 2:44 PM

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2002 dodge grand caravan overheating when ac is on new blower mtr ac and new raditor any suggestions


kev2
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Dec 15, 2015, 3:00 PM

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check for codes yes even if light is off.
check coolant level.
do fans operate ? ESP when AC selected?


gary123
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Dec 15, 2015, 3:47 PM

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new fan AND RADIATOR INSTALLED and still same problem van has 167.000 miles FULL OF REFRIG AND WATER LEVEL FINE

In Reply To
BLOWS COOL AIR BEFORE OVERHEATING THANKS


(This post was edited by gary123 on Dec 15, 2015, 6:50 PM)


Discretesignals
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Dec 15, 2015, 5:43 PM

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Do the cooling fans operate with the ac turned on?





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(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Dec 15, 2015, 5:43 PM)


gary123
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Dec 15, 2015, 6:41 PM

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YES NEWFAN INSTALLED COULD IT BE THE CONDENSER


Discretesignals
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Dec 16, 2015, 5:19 AM

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Not talking about the fan behind the dash. Talking about the fans behind the radiator. Do the fans operate with the ac turned on??





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kev2
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Dec 16, 2015, 7:44 AM

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As suggested did you -
check for codes?
check fan operation- the engine cooling fan-?


gary123
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Dec 16, 2015, 8:24 AM

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just double checked both fans in back of raditator working ?


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 16, 2015, 8:35 AM

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Good. They must for A/C condenser or would only get cool moving along at some speed. BTW condenser alone can't be the overheating reason with you prior notations.
What ambient temps are you dealing with and do you feel heat being blow off both from fans when both warmed up engine, A/C on?
If cooling system is somehow marginally able A/C adds heat which is why it is fanned even before engine may need it.
Get codes but thing engine can't cool itself with any added heat and borderline now. List of maybe things but knock some questions off the list first,


T



gary123
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Dec 16, 2015, 8:44 AM

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At this point im confused without taking to another mechanic and paying high labor costs plus markup Is their anything I can do Im not a mechanic I can fix small things im 74 and just trying to make it thanks for everyones help


gary123
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Dec 16, 2015, 8:49 AM

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could it be the compressor just guessing


kev2
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Dec 16, 2015, 9:03 AM

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  step by step for a reason-
you say both fans come on when AC is on- yes
with engine cold coolant level is?
We next check codes - eliminate obvious - its free and fast - auto part stores do it FREE
You keep mentioning condenser WHAT makes that a suspect?
If it is not restricting air flow (leaves, dirt, ) and AC is not overcharged unlikely condenser.


gary123
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Dec 16, 2015, 9:06 AM

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I WILL TAKE IT TO AUTO STORE TO HAVE CODES CHECKED sHOULD i TURN ON AC BEFORE OR AFTER i GET THEIR THANK YOU


Tom Greenleaf
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Dec 16, 2015, 9:09 AM

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Do as asked.
This so far isn't compressor - stop yourself from ideas that really can't be it. Think - if vehicle had no A/C ever engine has to stay cool and should on many shut down A/C several ways.
Lousy time of year for issues of course. Know overheating your ENGINE is at stake! That's worth attention! T






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