CL overheating issue

[Insyone_2.3]

So, my Acura 2.3 CL tempature gauge climbs almost into the red when I'm sitting at stop lights or in drivethrus a majority of the time. As soon as I start moving again it drops back down to a normal level. I haven't seen any coolant leaks or puddles, and the coolant level is normal. Any clues at too what the problem is? thanks.

[ruthless351]

Sounds like the cooling fan isnt turning on. Check some fuses.

[amicheze]

ruthless351;178402 wrote:
Sounds like the cooling fan isnt turning on. Check some fuses.

I had that problem too in one of my old cars. I was sitting in the drive thru at McDonald's one hot afternoon and ended up overheating and having white smoke everywhere.

[Goodnbuzzd]

If your car is cooling correctly while driving, it is not a major issue.... usually. first thing i would check is fuses, then for relays, if those are all good a look at the fan itself. i am unsure if that car has a temp switch, id immagine that a car that new may be controlled (on and off) by the car computer, but if there is a fan switch/ temp switch that may be an issue also. what i would do after checking fuses and relays is disconnect the fan and test it with a direct wire to battery and see if it goes. hope that helps. :icon_thumright:

[CRX_Civic]

my civic did the same thing so i replaced the thermostat and no change, new radiator cap..problem solved.

[7ormore]

on my saturn the fan doesn't kick on till its in the red but they say that's nomal

[ruthless351]

7ormore;178517 wrote:
on my saturn the fan doesn't kick on till its in the red but they say that's nomal

Yeah um.......dont get me started on saturns!

[CRX_Civic]

[QUOTE][Yeah um.......dont get me started on saturns!/QUOTE]
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