Sensor Question
Sensor Question
ok on a DOHC Ka24 radiator when u look down to the lower radiator hose there is a sensor there what is that for i need help been trouble shooting an over heating problem all day and im starting to think maybe it has to do with what ever that is please lmk thx
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Re: Sensor Question (EyesUp)
I don't know what sensor your talking about. What exactly happens to your car when your over heating? How does it start and how long does it take to over heat?
The only sensors I can think of are the Temp Gauge Sensor, Temp Light Switch, TPS, and a Ground near any of the radiator hoses. On the radiator side, I don't think there are any sensors. There is an AC Fan plug near the lower radiator hose on the left.
The only sensors I can think of are the Temp Gauge Sensor, Temp Light Switch, TPS, and a Ground near any of the radiator hoses. On the radiator side, I don't think there are any sensors. There is an AC Fan plug near the lower radiator hose on the left.
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Re: Sensor Question (EyesUp)
To diagnose your overheating problem, first check:
Is your coolant tank bubbling? You might have a blown headgasket. I think it starts bubbling regardless if your engine is too hot, but if it bubbles when the engine is not hot, I'm guessing it's your headgasket.
Bubbles in hoses. Most new thermostats have a bubble valve so you don't have to do this. If your thermostat doesn't have one, then you have to get all of the bubbles out of the hose by parking your car on a steep slant and running your engine while squeezing the hose. Look more into this as I do not know exactly how to do it.
Does your clutch fan engage properly? I don't know how to tell if it's working or not, so look that up.
Is your radiator dirty? If so, clean it. If it's broken, buy a new one.
Thermostat. Is it new or old? Replace if old.
I don't know how to diagnose a water pump, but if it is more than 10 years old, I'd say go ahead and replace it, it's probably dying...
I would suggest checking that stuff in that specific order.
Is your coolant tank bubbling? You might have a blown headgasket. I think it starts bubbling regardless if your engine is too hot, but if it bubbles when the engine is not hot, I'm guessing it's your headgasket.
Bubbles in hoses. Most new thermostats have a bubble valve so you don't have to do this. If your thermostat doesn't have one, then you have to get all of the bubbles out of the hose by parking your car on a steep slant and running your engine while squeezing the hose. Look more into this as I do not know exactly how to do it.
Does your clutch fan engage properly? I don't know how to tell if it's working or not, so look that up.
Is your radiator dirty? If so, clean it. If it's broken, buy a new one.
Thermostat. Is it new or old? Replace if old.
I don't know how to diagnose a water pump, but if it is more than 10 years old, I'd say go ahead and replace it, it's probably dying...
I would suggest checking that stuff in that specific order.
Re: Sensor Question (LoserCard)
I have done all of those thank u very much for your help im thinking maybe the bubble thing but im not sure yet im haveing the radiator sent to a shop to be compression checked actully id do it at home but i dnt have the tool cuz i kno its easy to but yea thanks to both you guys for the suggestions