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Old 12-09-06, 01:13 AM
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dont even know what kind a problem it is, so i couldnt really search for it,

well when i stopped at a light my temp guage went into the red, but i noticed when i started moving, the temp slowly went down. or if i sat there and reved the rpms to bout 1400 in neural the temp dropped.

any one know whats causing this?
Old 12-09-06, 01:21 AM
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ok im stupid, i found a couple of threads on this, aside from the list below does anyone have more input to fixing the problem?

-changing radiator hoses
-changing radiator
-flushing the coolant system
-refilling the coolant
-changing the thermostat

?????

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Old 12-09-06, 03:13 AM
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i had the same problem. Flushing the coolant system worked for me. deposits start to build up in the lines and eventually won't let enough coolant through until you push the gas which sends more pressure so you get more coolant through. flush it and your done.
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i would almost want to say it sounds like your fan isn't working 100%, bc at a stop your car overheats, but while your moving its fine, ie the fan isnt cooling off the motor to its maximum.
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have you check the coolant level?

i know it sounds simple, but it just sounds like the radiator is low in coolant...
Old 12-09-06, 09:31 AM
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Your heater core maybe busted. If you search it's more of a common problem.

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