2001 Saturn SC2 Repair Question
Topics covered: Heater, Heater core, Radiator.
Mileage: 189,000 miles.
Mileage: 189,000 miles.
Asked on January 3, 2011
2001 Saturn SC2 overheating
2001 Saturn SC2 is overheating. Changed radiator, reservoir cap, thermostat, water pump, temperature sensor, coolant and nothing... what should I do?
Answer
Replied on January 3, 2011
I would check the radiator cooling fan does it work?If the a/c work's turn it on see if the fan come's on for the radiator.Let me know what you find.
Replied on January 4, 2011
Fan works(replace it a few years back when it crapped out on me), A/C works, blower works. I found the problem about an hour ago. It's the heater core causing the overheating problem. I placed the two hoses together bypassing the heater core and the problem was resolved. No heater for now but can drive the car.
So anyone that is having overheating issues with a SC2 having replaced everything else, check your heater core. It was the problem for me. From $54. to $69. for a new one.
Replied on January 4, 2011
Glad to hear you got it figured out.