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1997 Honda Accord Special Edition A/C and radiator issue

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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 11:26 AM
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I doubt that it is the water pump, and that would be the last component I would consider checking.

Is the engine overheating with the new fan installed?
 
Old Aug 26, 2012 | 11:54 AM
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PAhonda could it be the thermo switch 2 or thermo sensor 2(whatever its called) gone bad.
the one that senses the upper temp causing the fan fan to cut off to soon?
 
Old Aug 26, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Have the rad cap tested or replace it.
 
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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the car doesnt over heat it doesnt get to the point yet. but after i turn off the car water comes out the reserve tank. but it only happens when the a/c is on
 
Old Aug 28, 2012 | 06:40 PM
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Engine and coolant are slightly hotter when AC is used and overflows due to a weak radiator cap relief spring or possibly a thermostat that is allowing temperature to get a bit too high. Hopefully radiator cap will fix.

good luck
 
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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the thermostat isn't in the car anymore. thats the 1st thing i checked. so now i'm gonna try to change the radiator cap
 
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 08:59 PM
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Hopefully radiator cap will fix, otherwise head gasket leak is likely.

good luck
 
Old Aug 29, 2012 | 10:56 PM
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One other thing you can try, when you start having the coolant problem, touch the upper and lower radiator hose. Do this quickly, because those hoses are HOT. Is there a noticeable difference in temperature?
 
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