2nd Generation This includes all Eclipses, and Talons built from 1995-1999

Overheating at idle - 420A

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 06:48 PM
  #1  
hondo21's Avatar
Thread Starter
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5
Default Overheating at idle - 420A

Hey first time posting, long time reader.

My son has a 95 eclipse with the 2.0L - 420a motor. It overheats at idle and we've noticed the electric fan is not working. We replaced fuses and put on a new radiator cap, so what should we look at next?

- Is there an in-line fuse somewhere?
- Temp sensor - if so where is it?
- Thermostat?

We live in Texas and the summer will be a scorcher, so we need to get ready.

Thanks,

Hondo21
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 07:50 PM
  #2  
5Tizzle's Avatar
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,387
From:
Default RE: Overheating at idle - 420A

i had this problem on my 81 VW. its probably a temp sensor on the radiator thats sole purpose is to turn on the fan. Look for loose connections
 
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 07:51 PM
  #3  
5Tizzle's Avatar
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,387
From:
Default RE: Overheating at idle - 420A

actually you know what. im not sure if thats right because my vw had no computers really....and everything was mechanical
 
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 01:42 AM
  #4  
slow420a's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,337
Default RE: Overheating at idle - 420A

I have herd of this before, check the thermo, they tend to wear like other car parts as well. Also check your fan relay.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
infinity8x3
2nd Generation
10
Mar 14, 2009 08:24 PM
halfasss101
2nd Generation
1
Sep 4, 2007 02:35 PM
Silvertooth
Mitsubishi 3000GT
13
May 8, 2007 01:22 PM
yamahablaster8230
2nd Generation
2
Aug 29, 2006 09:28 AM
mastermechanix
Mitsubishi 3000GT
1
Apr 17, 2004 03:52 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:38 AM.