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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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I have a 92 civic dx, recently started overheating, the cooling fan doesn't run, i tested the motor it works though, and left it wired directly to the battery to get me by for now... but now the car is over heating very often, especially at high rpm or on the highway, and the radiator fan doesn't turn on as of today lol.. what should i do?
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Take the car to a mechanic
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:03 AM
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If you are going to wire direct to battery it be easier to go to the 2-wire plug on the thermo. housing just put a jumper or paperclip with the key on and the fan will kick on. If the fan does not lick on then check relay. In the summer I like to have the fan on all the time.
Did you check your coolant level, antifreeze mix, and thermostat?
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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16 year old car should run perfect thats odd
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Sue Honda's those hacks
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by chris
Take the car to a mechanic
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Don't be douchebags, now. This kid is one of my good friends.

Instead of fixing it for him, I'm making him go through the embarrassment of asking questions on forums and figuring out things for himself.
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jagojon3
Could be the fan temp sensor, thermostat, headgasket, wiring

Any CELs?
No CEL's, i'm giong to replace the sensor, how would i check the thermostat?
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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Whats a thermostat?



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