got a question (over heating)

[bigalex247]

ok i just got a 2002 sentra ser today5sp blah blah

its saying that its overheating after not even driving long. or when i get on it..

any ideas to fix it??

[bigalex247]

nothings leaking. not smoking. nothing seems wrong. it just will shoot up there and say its running hot. and its not i guess..

could it be a sensor?

[Faja]

check your coolant, thermostat, water pump, fans and check hoses for any blockages.

[bigalex247]

did all that, coolants good. full. radiator is full, no leaking from anywhere so i dont think its the water pump. uh... wheres the therm. ?

[Faja]

I believe it's in one of the upper radiator hoses on the engine side.

You'll find it here:

http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/Sentra/2002/co.pdf

[nametakennow]

Check out the picture in the FSM. It's easy to spot, but easier to explain with the pic than in words. Common failure and the likely culprit.