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bigalex247
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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
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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?

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Faja
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Car: 2009 Nissan Sentra

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

bigalex247
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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. ?

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Faja
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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
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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.


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