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JR1989
Oct 21, 2010, 08:06 PM
The temperature gauge shows over heating... up to the red zone. I replaced the thermostat and did a radiator flush, also checked the water pump but it seamed fine. I have the fan hooked up to a toggle switch and it is always on. This happens in town and also on the highway. Sometimes it doesn't do it though, ussually after I top up the rad, however I put coolant in and it still said it was over heating. However I chicked the radiator cap and could still hold my hand on it. The motor felt hot but no warmer than ussual. I am unsure as to if it is just a sensor or a bad rad? Any suggestions would be appreciative.

TxGreaseMonkey
Oct 22, 2010, 06:13 AM
These links may help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-11.html#post2043857

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-selected-other-vehicles-46563-3.html#post235973