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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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they all feel pretty hot
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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But what then would cause it to keep overheating only at idle?? It appears to be water, but is a good amount of water that drips....
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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May not be water, but there is no greenish color tint to it...
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Search for hUzOTnsWImI on YouTube. This is a video describing the procedures to narrow down an overheat.
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:03 PM
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Ok, the ac is on.....if you don't mind, turn it off.

If there is a drip from the ac that will take it out of the equation.....also will help in identifing if the cooling fans are working properly.
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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Ok, the ac is on.....if you don't mind, turn it off.

If there is a drip from the ac that will take it out of the equation.....also will help in identifing if the cooling fans are working properly.

The cooling fans are wired to stay on constantly, so the fans are not the issue. I'll go try again with the a/c off and see what happens...
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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I'm not going to make it hot right now bc I don't want to damage anything. However, while inspecting the resevoir which is by the front passengers tire, the res is full and not draining...?
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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So do I have a combustian leak or what? Or is something clogged? Radiator is clear of debris...
 
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video is useful, but still vague on overheating only when idle. Fans both work. I'm very perplexed....
 
Old Aug 6, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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What do you mean by the radiator reservoir is full and not draining?

You might want to spray the fins of the radiator and the fins of the a/c condenser with with water to clean any dirt, bugs, etc... that may prevent the radiator from cooling.

How were the fans wired up to keep them turned on at all times? Also, were they not turning on before?
 



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