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Car overheating only while idleing

Tiny
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  • 1998 HONDA ACCORD
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Hi, I just replaced the thermostat on my car because I noticed the car was running cold. After I replaced it and test drove it the car would overheat when I would stop at light or stop sign then when I would accelerate and drive it would run normal. Any suggestions would help.
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Saturday, August 4th, 2012 AT 8:42 PM

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Tiny
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Recheck the thermostat and coolant level if okay try bleeding it and see what happens-also are the cooling fans coming On?
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Saturday, August 4th, 2012 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
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Fans are coming on I checked that. How do you bleed it.
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Saturday, August 4th, 2012 AT 9:05 PM
Tiny
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Go to this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpXgAJ1gjU
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Saturday, August 4th, 2012 AT 9:17 PM

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