1993 Honda Accord, 4cyl - Engine temp rises when at idle. Top radiator hose is hot, bottom radiator hose barely warm. Is that a thermostat issue? How can I make sure before I try to replace?
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Question: HOw can I check to see if my thermostat is working?
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ziptie12 November 28, 2012, 20:05Masterhow high is the guage going? Do the radiator cooling fan(s) operate when the guage reaches about halfway?Coolant comes out of rad. back to engine from bottom hose , so I would hope it's cooler , otherwise your rad. is not working.Sounds like normal operation.
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UFC05, November 29, 2012, 06:47RookieYes, after driving a while and then idling at a stop the temp gauge goes up just short of the red zone. Then when I take off again the needle moves back to the middle range. The radiator fan only goes on after I've stopped and turned the vehicle off.
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globalhelper, November 29, 2012, 06:56MasterCK COOLANT LEVEL AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE GOOD COOLANT FLOW
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UFC05, November 29, 2012, 07:59RookieCoolant levels are full inside the radiator and the overflow.
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ziptie12, December 05, 2012, 00:46MasterHave engine cooling fan CONTROLS checked.
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UFC05, December 05, 2012, 07:32ReplyRookieOk, thanks Zip. So, doesn't sound like anyone thinks it's a thermostat issue?
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globalhelper November 29, 2012, 06:44ReplyMasteragree with ziptie. ck all the things he rec
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