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Old 10-15-2012, 04:24 AM
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Overheating at stop light?
My girlfriend's Maxima, 1995, was running pretty good for the year that she owned it. Yesterday, she was complaining that the temp needle stays in the middle while driving, but when at a stop light it goes up to 3/4 the way, then goes back down when driving again...I'm thinking this a sign of a bad thermostat? Can anyone else throw in some advice?
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Old 10-15-2012, 04:41 AM
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Probably low on coolant.
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Check coolant level and fan operation.
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Old 10-15-2012, 06:49 AM
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Check for low coolant. If coolant if fine, check your fans. Turn on the car, wait or drive around until you reach operating temperature. Leave the car on, open the hood, go outside, wait until the fans kick in (have your girlfriend keep an eye out on the temperature needle). If the needle starts creeping up and your fan don't kick in, then you found your problem. Turn off the car before the car starts overheating. Report back.
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Old 10-15-2012, 06:49 PM
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yes yes ya'll...I will do as suggested. Thanks brothers!
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Old 10-15-2012, 08:28 PM
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it's the sign of radiator fans that aren't kicking on...
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Maximeltman? Where is the power steering pump I purchased from you? I have messaged you and written in the thread to no avail. Please let me know whats going on. I need this asap. Thanks
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like nealoc said, if its just at idle then your fans arent working. Bring your car up to temp, pop the hood and wait for the fans to come on. If they dont fairly quickly at idle then you need new fans. Easy job, literally 2 bolts I believe or maybe 4
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like nealoc said, if its just at idle then your fans arent working. Bring your car up to temp, pop the hood and wait for the fans to come on. If they dont fairly quickly at idle then you need new fans. Easy job, literally 2 bolts I believe or maybe 4
Or relays or fuses.
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Old 10-16-2012, 06:37 AM
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Maximeltman? Where is the power steering pump I purchased from you? I have messaged you and written in the thread to no avail. Please let me know whats going on. I need this asap. Thanks
I shipped it out...you should get it very soon! USPS. I lost track# but I'm posting on here to let you know I'm not scamming you bro.
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Old 10-21-2012, 07:54 AM
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I had the same issue. It turned out to be my fans. I bought a new fan assembly and it worked like a charm. It's not a big deal to change either. Good luck.
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yea thanks brothas! She was hella low on coolant, there wasnt even any pressure in the hoses...its working now though, she had a bad rad cap.
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