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Question: Battery or Overheated

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Doolittle, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, Kokomo, IN, October 09, 2010, 18:42
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After driving I parked my car It idled for a few minutes with the air on before I shut it off When I was ready to leave 20 min it wouldn t start I had someone bring cables to jump it It started fine A passerby thought it smelled hot I wasn t steaming or obvious I pulled out and the guage was almost on red I checked fluids and they were all full I drove home 5 miles and the guage never moved The battery posts were corroded bad I don t know which came first the battery or the overheating. I've heard the fan can stick also. Should I get a battery or take it in?

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    wrenched October 09, 2010, 19:58
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    It's hard to say if the two problems are related. I would for sure clean the battery posts first. Then check to see if the cooling fan or fans are comming on. If the temp is above normal the fan should be on. Most of them come on when the AC is turned on also. If its not on there is a problem with the fan. You can spin them to see if they are stuck ( make sure the engine and key is off) You can then check the fuse. Location would be in the owners manual. There is also a thermostat that turns the fan on whitch could be out. If the fan or fans are working you might want to check to see if the radiators are plugged with dirt or bugs. The radiator and condensor can be cleaned with air or water spray nozzel. You should take it in if these things would be hard for you. Hope this helps.

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