2005 Toyota Matrix Repair Question
Topics covered: Cooling fan, Burning rubber, Engine.
Mileage: 148,000 miles.
Mileage: 148,000 miles.
Asked on November 29, 2012
Toyota Matrix Cooling fan Problem
When I run my AC when I'm in stop-and-go traffic, my temperature gauge will skyrocket to the "red zone." My car will start to smell like burning rubber/plastic, and if I don't catch it in time, orange liquid will come bubbling over and spilling onto the ground. If I'm driving on the highway though, it's completely fine. I know the car is essentially overheating. Any ideas on why and how to fix it?
Answer
Replied on November 29, 2012
Check the cooling fans, seems they are not working. While on the highway, air flowing into the engine compartment is sufficient to keep the temperature down.
Turn on A/C and not if cooling fans comes on.