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Old June 20th 05, 03:26 AM
Armon Tanzerian
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Tarzan... Yes, when I was referring to the "cluster" I meant the instrument
panel (gauges).

I also have "other" oddities in the gauges.... sometimes the oil pressure
appears to PEG, and as I mentioned earlier the temp reads hoTTT when it's
noTTT!!!

As far as your A/C fan operation, yes it's correct that the fan comes on
when the A/C is turned on . Actually it comes on HIGH when the A/C is
turned on, and that's independent of the temp sensor.

BTW, do you realize that there are TWO temp senders ?? one is on the right
side (as you face the motor) and has a single wire. This is for the Temp
gauge. The other one, on the LEFT side, right near the water outlet has a
plug with TWO wires. This is the sensor for the fan control. I have seen
those get a pinhole leak in them and allow coolant into the sensor, ruining
it.


"tarzan" > wrote in message
lkaboutautos.com...
> Ok, I've got some new info. Tell me if this sounds peculiar. When I run
> the
> A/C, the radiator fan kicks on immediately. Otherwise, it only turns on
> when the temp sensor tells it to. The problem is the timing. It's like a
> see-saw affect. I run the A/C, the temp goes up. Kill the A/C, the fan
> kicks on after the temp sensor tells it to(30-40 seconds), it cools, then
> heats up again when I turn the A/C back on. This is at idle speed in
> indirect sunlight. It's been doing the same thing on the road except it
> tends to run hotter in rush hour traffic. Since the heat has been so
> intense lately, it sometimes won't read cool until I park the bitch. I
> really haven't pushed it but I'm sure it will eventually overheat if the
> temp outside reaches above 100 degrees. Another observation I made was the
> coolant flow. Even at warm or hot temps the coolant doesn't seem to
> circulate. It just bubbles and overflows from the cap. I already replaced
> the thermostat so could a clogged radiator restrict flow this drastically?
> Assuming the the thermostat is working, then is the radiator the likely
> culprit. Let me know what you guys think, I'm just about worn out. Thanks,
>
>



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