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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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we thought it was the thermostat...nope took it off and replaced it with a new one and still over heats, we thought that the fan didnt work, but it sure works. so could it be the sensor that screwing up? or what plz help me!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Could be a blockage in lines some place.

How are your coolant levels?
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Like waht sebba said could be blockage somewhere like the radiator, flush eveything out real good. Make sure there are no leaks and try getting a temp gun and go over the cooling system and check for any hot/cold spots.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Could possibly the water pump is having a problem.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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yea it might, but could it be a bad sensor?
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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it could be a sensor but how are ur fluidlevels? could be a really simple prob
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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fluid levels are fine, nothing is leaking or anything and we just replaced the power steering fluid.
 
Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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could be your coolant temp sensor
 
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