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 Jun 28 2003, 08:33 PM
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 Person of Wisdom  Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 145  |
I just noticed this morning that my 93 GSX was running about 3/4 hot. Normally, the temp gauge is straight up but when waiting at lights and at the bank drive-thru it went up past 3/4. Once I was able to get it rolling, it came down somewhat but never to the usual 1/2 mark.
The overflow was full. I checked the coolant and all the little balls floated meaning it's good to 228. I've noticed a strange gurgling sound lately too when I shut it off. Any ideas? -------------------- 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - all options except AT & leather *sold*
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Jun 28 2003, 09:40 PM
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Info Seeker Group: Members Posts: 96 Joined: 20-April 03 Member No.: 116 |
Check to make sure your fans are working correctly,, usually if the fan quits, your temp is normal while driving, but when your sitting still it will over heat.
-------------------- I sold my dsm, and all the parts...I bought a 300z that ran a 15 sec quarter at 91 mph...this sucks.
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Jun 29 2003, 05:11 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 29-September 02 Member No.: 21 |
Yeah, one of my fans isnt working on the TSI. I just noticed it today. One of them kicks on but the other one doesnt kick on until the other one kicks off, but it only kicks on for a split second. WTF is that? I'll have to go over the wiring really well next time I have some free time. Lukily I just drve it back and forth to work a few blocks right now.
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Jun 29 2003, 08:01 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 |
The passenger side fan is the main one. It's the one that will run to cool off the motor under normal driving. The one on the driver's side is the A/C fan. It will only run when the A/C is on. If your A/C is removed, you might as well take that fan out, since it won't work without re-wiring it. It's normal for the A/C fan to kick on briefly when the main fan shuts off. Just a quirk of the wiring or something I guess.
Rob -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
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Jun 30 2003, 06:13 AM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 317 Joined: 3-October 02 From: Springfield Member No.: 24 |
HardWire um to a switch temporarily and see if that helps if not then pull the T stat and change it. Check the condition of all of your hoses and your alt. belt (drives water pump) and if all else fails have the radiator checked after doing a flush and fill....Did I miss anything??
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 Jun 30 2003, 07:53 PM
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HONDA KILLER Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 11-April 03 Member No.: 112 |
It doesn't sound like a fan problem. He said it still never goes down to normal even when driving. Check if the coolant is flowing. Maybe a coolant flush will solve your problem or it could be a thermostat problem.
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Jul 1 2003, 08:03 PM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 134 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Bloomington, IL Member No.: 145 |
It turns out that it was the thermostat. Thanks for the input everyone.
-------------------- 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX - all options except AT & leather *sold*
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