Engine heating up
- Symptoms
- Temperature needle goes towards H, mostly in traffic
- Likely cause
- Radiator fan not running, coolant leaks or a weak radiator cap.
- Fix
- Check the fan, look for leaks, replace a weak cap, and keep the coolant at the right level.
- Applies to
- All
- Confidence
- low
Sources
Related problems on this car
- Missing and jerking at low speed, worse with A/C
- Check engine light with rough running
- Speed sensor fault (code P0500)
- Fuel smell in the cabin with the A/C on
Similar problems on other cars
- Overheating · Suzuki Cultus (2nd gen, EFI)
- Radiator fan does not run: fan controller failure · Toyota Corolla (10th gen, E140)
- Heats up in traffic or on climbs · Honda City (5th gen, GM2)
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