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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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havin trouble with overheating..just had coolant system flushed no leaks tb replaced within 10k miles..overheating only when sitting still even worse when ac is on almost goes to 3/4 line on thermostat any ideas my mechanic couldnt find any problems and the electric fans are working runs cool while driving just not when stopped...?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Wait until it starts overheating in traffic, pull over, open the hood and using a pencil or small piece of wood, see if you can stop the fan, which you probably can.

It's the clutch on the fan assembly. Common problem on pre facelift cars.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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thanx paulw will try that
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