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Lew 09-06-2010 11:57 AM

'05 AT Overheating
 
Have an '05 w/ AT. Had new sub tank and radiator installed 11/09, started overheating 03/10. A/C also going hot and cold.... thermostat?

RIWWP 09-06-2010 12:00 PM

can you define "overheating"? how much, how fast, what temp, how long it takes to cool, etc... all help point towards what component.


A/C going hot/cold (other than you set it anyway), is a known issue with the temp control knob where the solder joint on the back of the knob comes loose, and it looses the ability to tell what the knob is set to. If you are in bumper to bumper warranty, you can get it fixed for free. If not, there is a fairly involved DIY on fixing it yourself. Dealer cost varies by area.

Lew 09-06-2010 12:08 PM

overheating
 
at low speeds in traffic and long lights above 83 degrees outside temperature. Temp gauge starts to climb above mid way, have to turn on heat to cool off. cools down below half way in about 10 to 30 seconds

Razz1 09-06-2010 12:41 PM

Check your thermostat.

The AT's only have one oil cooler that is the problem.

Lew 09-06-2010 12:57 PM

thanks razz1

RIWWP 09-06-2010 01:18 PM

Agreed. Thermostat.

Mazmart sells an upgraded thermostat for $65, superior to OEM.

EDZRIDE 09-07-2010 11:32 AM


Originally Posted by Lew (Post 3701860)
at low speeds in traffic and long lights above 83 degrees outside temperature.

Could be an airflow problem, check your fans.

Mr.We$t 09-07-2010 11:59 AM

Also check the 2 tubes on the throttle body and for the coolant bottle there for engine coolant one of mine were loose and was dripping coolant into the engine bay had over heating problems for about a week till I found this out


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