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Post by mford on Aug 24, 2011 11:24:46 GMT -5
Has anyone had an overheating problem with their PT? Our daughter has had the waterpump, fan, sensor, thermostat and radiator cap replaced and it's still overheating.
Thanks,
Mary
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Post by electricbluegt on Aug 24, 2011 11:46:40 GMT -5
Coolant levels are staying up to the proper level? What year is the car? Turbo or non-turbo? Have you had the fan relays checked (non-turbo). The relays are what controls the fan and should have been checked first thing. Simple stuff first.
If it's a turbo car, the computer controls the fan speed (no relays) and could be the culprit.
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Post by ROCKYMAN24 on Aug 24, 2011 20:30:21 GMT -5
could be the fan which i have problems with mine now
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Post by xwing777 on Aug 24, 2011 21:38:02 GMT -5
Most common issues are the fan as posted and wrong coolant was used. If it had or has the wrong type, it can clog up the entire system.
Usually a true flush (by machine though) and refill with fresh mopar or Zerex G-05 only will take care of it.
I have seen water pumps on other cars that the propeller was eroding away due to corrosive coolant. Its important to use only the spec type antifreeze and to change per factory specs as it can actually change chemical properties and react to the types of metals in the car.
Im not sure (as i have not seen the propeller on the PT's water pump in person) but ours may be plastic?
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Post by mford on Aug 25, 2011 11:54:15 GMT -5
Thanks, ya'll. She's taking it to have the radiator flushed. I will let her know about the coolant, too. It's an 04, non-turbo.
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Post by mford on Aug 28, 2011 8:05:24 GMT -5
Got the radiator flushed (true flush) and it overheated again. So, now they are the proud owners of a new radiator!!! This better fix the problem!!!
Thanks,
Mary
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Post by catinpt on Aug 29, 2011 8:59:44 GMT -5
before you buy a new one has your's flow tested at a radiator shop
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Post by WE-B-CRUZN on Sept 18, 2011 11:14:22 GMT -5
Did the new radiator fix the problem. I worked at a radiator shop for ten years and if cars or trucks were overheating and all the things you have replaced with the exception of headgaskets the radiator was the cause. Most people save the rad. for last and thats what the problem is most of the time. Rad. can be plugged up outsideas well as inside. They collect trash and dust on the front of the rad. but you ca't see it because the air conditioner condensor is in front of the rad. Most of the time with new rads. it's not worth rodding one out if you can find someone to do it, they can flow test one but if its plugged buy a new one and that should take careof your problem, good luck.
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